Data Center Lead Engineer

KPMG•Montvale, NJ

45d

About The Position

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Data Center Lead Engineer to join our Digital Nexus technology team.

Requirements

Minimum five years of recent experience in data center management, with a focus on data center planning, hardware installations, network infrastructure, and data center security
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
Strong leadership and management skills; excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical network and infrastructure cabling issues
Great communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with other IT teams and stakeholders; ability to mentor teammates, assist team with knowledge transfer and coaching
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for data center management, including ITIL, ISO 27001, and NIST; Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
Experienced mechanical competency working on delicate computer equipment, with the ability to lift, and install heavy computer equipment
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cloud & Virtualization technologies, such as Azure, VMware or Hyper-V, is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the data center, including server hardware, network infrastructure, and data center security; develop and maintain data center policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
Monitor and analyze data center performance metrics to plan for future requirements, identify areas for improvement and implement solutions
Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of data center systems with other enterprise systems
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in data center management; ensure the availability and reliability of all data center systems and services
Supervise the Administration of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) and power monitoring solutions; IT Service Management (ITSM) process handling, including asset/inventory databases, as well as incident and change management
Oversee the Management of centralized KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) and console access infrastructure; maintain DC hardware asset lifecycle processes including HD and Media destruction
Act with integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Benefits

KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle.
Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.
Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.
Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday.

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