Data Center Technician - Jacksonville, United States - Black Knight Financial Services

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    Position:
    Data Center Technician


    Job Description:

    SUMMARY


    Performs various activities related to Data Center environments, including but not limited to installing and de-installing of Data Center IT equipment, to ensure maximum efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of infrastructure systems.

    Ensures that appropriate tasks follow the Change Control rules and support the task as documented by the requester.


    SCHEDULE
    Must be able to work on-site from our Jacksonville, FL office with some weekend work required.


    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Part of a "First Line Escalation Team" for technical issues/incidents.

    Assist with the execution of Moves, Adds and Changes of IT equipment within the Data Center.

    Asset management - receiving, recording, and tracking (deployment and , decommission).

    Facilitate quality assurance for maintaining Data Center Standards.

    Oversee Data Center cabling inventory (copper/fibers patch cables, fiber cleaning accessories, cables labels, etc) and report appropriately.

    Provides on call 24 x 7 support of the Data Center as needed

    Prepares and maintains technical manuals, reports, equipment inventory and procedures.

    Routine testing of critical Data Center equipment for operation, safety, and efficiency.

    Facilitates Data Center capacity planning and reporting, for white space and infrastructure.


    Performs installation and de-installation tasks of all data processing equipment, associated cabling systems and equipment logistics according to established Data Center standards.

    Oversees work from external service providers and ensures that all work is performed within Data Center policies and procedures.

    Project Management Coordination, follow-up, tracking & reporting

    Produce executive reporting for all facets of Facilities & Data Center Operations

    Performs other related duties as required.


    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


    Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Information Systems, or Business Administration is preferred, or other related discipline work experience or equivalent combinations of education and training.

    Requires 7+ years of data center operations/infrastructure experience or equivalent combinations of facilities/data center and building operations.

    Skilled use of Microsoft Office Suite of products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

    Must be able to lift 50 pounds


    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    Certified Data Center Technician (CDCT)

    Basic network knowledge and experience

    Working knowledge of copper and fiber infrastructure cabling installation and experience with hardware installation

    Experience working in a controlled environment with knowledge of Change Control & Incident Management processes

    Excellent oral and written communication skills

    Project Management Skills- Coordination, follow-up, tracking & reporting

    Ability to manage 3rd party contract staff/vendors working within the Data Center

    ICE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, specialty, experience, and work location. The base salary (exempt) or hourly rate (non-exempt) is just one component of the total rewards package offered to our employees, including potential bonus or commission eligibility, insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability), matching 401(k) plan and matching employee stock purchase plan


    EEO Statement:
    ICE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and protected veteran or military family status.

    Our employees' diversity is our strength, and when we embrace our differences, it makes us better and brighter.

    ICEs commitment to inclusion is at the core of who we are, and motivates us in how we do business each and every day.


    Location:
    Jacksonville, FL


    Time Type:
    Full time

    BLACK KNIGHT IS PROUD TO BE PART OF ICE

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    ICE Mortgage Technology is a mortgage and finance industries' leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the entire loan lifecycle.

    Black Knight is the provider lenders and servicers rely on to support their strategic goals and better serve their customers by delivering best-in-class technology, services and insight with a relentless commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity and leadership.


    We promote a culture of continuous learning and growth by providing unrivaled leadership, learning and training opportunities in an energizing environment that helps our employees learn new skills and advance in their careers.

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