Data Centre Technician

BGIS•Winnipeg, MB

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Centre Technician is responsible for Tier I, front-line support of IT and Network Infrastructure within the raised floor areas of the Data Centre. Support services are provided on behalf of the owners of the systems, to help them keep their systems and associated data securely protected and available for running their businesses. Support functions will cover a wide range of activities relating to installation, maintenance, and ongoing operations of the cabinets, equipment, and communications services inside the Data Centre.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience with IT and networking systems in a technical or operations capacity in a Data Centre environment
Fundamental understanding of Data Centre architectures and systems for raised floor space: equipment cabinets, containment solutions, final power distribution, computer systems, network systems, cabling systems, communications circuits
Familiarity with Data Center security and audit standards: HIPPA, ISO-27001, PCI, PWGSC, CSAE 3416, SSAE16, SOC 1, SOC 2
Demonstrated proficiency with software tools such as Microsoft Office & Visio, AutoCAD,
Ability to act with urgency to provide world class customer support
Ability to work in a team environment where diversity, knowledge transfer, and cohesiveness is promoted
Ability to work all shift schedules 7x24x365. On-call rotation as assigned
Previous applied work experience with computer server hardware systems running Windows or UNIX/Linux operating systems
Demonstrated basic understanding of network hardware equipment and TCP/IP networking principles
Ability to work collaboratively with customers, colleagues, and other service providers to plan and execute tasks
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision to complete assigned tasks
Demonstrated high standards for workmanship, organization, and cleanliness with tasks, equipment, and workspaces
Demonstrated good troubleshooting skills to investigate and resolve systems and infrastructure problems
Demonstrated strong customer service skills and maintain good relations with customers and colleagues
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communications skills
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Experience with dynamic Colocation and Managed Services environments is preferred
Supplemental accreditations from established industry organizations such as Cisco (e.g. CCNA, CCNP), CompTIA, Microsoft (e.g. MCSA, MCSE), Uptime Institute (e.g. AOS) are beneficial

Responsibilities

Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Responds to scheduled and emergency dispatches to Data Centre for after-hours service calls and security escorts.
Completes physical installation and power-up (Rack & Stack) of servers, peripherals, and network equipment.
Completes physical installation, dressing, and connection of fiber and copper communications cables.
Provides installation and replacement services for hot-swappable or modular hardware components, such as hard drives and power supplies.
Provides selected software support services such as controlled system reboots, process/service reinitialization, and device configuration under direction of customer specialists or other senior staff.
Provides visual inspection and status reporting services in response to customer requests.
Completes assigned and scheduled tasks in a timely manner in accordance with customer deadlines.
Site-specific roles will be defined in detail via supplemental documentation provided at the Data Centre.
Details for specific work assignments, tasks, and procedures will be provided as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Must comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
Provides security escort services for carriers, service providers, and maintenance technicians.
Ensures compliance with business requirements, via established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and other performance indicators (i.e. response time, resolution rate, service quality, customer satisfaction) to ensure service levels are met.
Receives, records, and stores shipments of equipment and materials for customers and Data Centre use.
Documents work in designated ticketing systems, asset management systems, and other record keeping systems as required for reference and audit purposes.