We are looking for a skilled Data Center Technician to join our team in Ashburn, Virginia. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in managing and maintaining data center infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. This position requires a hands-on approach to infrastructure installation, troubleshooting, and collaboration with multiple teams to meet service and project requirements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage infrastructure installation requests from initiation to completion, ensuring efficient execution.<br>• Certify network connections and peripherals for readiness prior to handoff.<br>• Collaborate with various teams, including engineering and business units, to support power events and infrastructure needs.<br>• Coordinate work requests with electrical contractors to maintain compliance with service levels.<br>• Provide detailed project estimates and document requirements through schematics and direct communication.<br>• Create and monitor tickets for infrastructure tasks, ensuring proper closure or cancellation upon completion.<br>• Oversee power remediation projects from initiation to finalization.<br>• Assist with rack-level capacity management and monitoring systems.<br>• Participate in meetings related to infrastructure projects to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.<br>• Conduct surveys and coordinate installations for power, racks, and cabling in new and existing data center environments.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data center operations or related roles.<br>• Proficiency in NOC operations and cable installation processes.<br>• Familiarity with cable assemblies and infrastructure cabling, including fiber and copper.<br>• Knowledge of Microsoft systems and Cisco hardware.<br>• Experience with SAN (Storage Area Network) technologies.<br>• Strong ability to track and manage procurement processes, including purchase orders and stock.<br>• Effective communication skills for collaboration across teams and stakeholders.<br>• Capability to perform root cause analysis for power-related issues and provide detailed reports.

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