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Cologix, Inc. · 1 month ago

Data Center Technician

Parsippany, NJ

Contract

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$25/hr - $32/hr

2+ years exp

Cologix is North America's leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. The Data Center Technician is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of the datacenter, including the installation and troubleshooting of telecommunication equipment and managing vendor maintenance of critical infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

Performs or delegates all tasks associated with the installation, acceptance and maintenance of a variety of Telecommunication equipment

Responsibilities range from installation of cabinets, equipment, and cross-connects, performing remote hands requests, and managing vendor maintenance of all critical infrastructure equipment

Project installation, testing and troubleshooting of Telecommunication infrastructure components including but not limited to Ladder rack, Fiber Guide, MDF, IDF, switches, routers and related cabling

Installs, provisions, tests, and maintains DS0 thru OC12 services, and equipment in support of network and customer requirements

Diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs customer and network circuit’s

Install cable runs, patch panels and cross connects

Performs cable lacing as per the Datacenter standards

Significant hands-on experience with the installation of both copper and fiber media types

Expert working knowledge with cable testing systems to ensure operational integrity

Expert working knowledge of troubleshooting both copper and fiber cable media

Working knowledge of fiber optic and copper test equipment

Understanding of network layouts, Cisco hardware and layer 1 topologies

Working knowledge with Data Center Network Hardware (Ethernet, Fiber Channel interfaces)

Working knowledge of pertinent ISO Standards associated with Data Center Cable Infrastructure re including ANSI-942, ANSI-568

Execute customers’ support requests ranging from server reboot to complex telecommunication equipment troubleshooting and updates order management system

Responsible to lead the troubleshooting process and repairs in case of events or equipment failure providing recommendations to prevent re-occurrence of such events

Monitors and responds to security, environmental, equipment monitoring systems

Takes readings off of equipment (Electrical and Cooling) and maintains the related reports

Manage and track capacity of MMR, MDF, IDF, patch panels and cables

Maintain detailed site documentation of customer cross-connects and power circuits for provisioning

Responsible for cleanliness of data center and common areas

Responsible for maintaining security procedures for site and data center access which includes: staffing the security office working access request cases escorting vendors and customers to and from secure areas

Available for rotating 7/24 on-call support and flexible shift scheduling

Qualification

CopperFiber media knowledgeTelecommunication equipment installationCable testing systems expertiseBICSI Technician CredentialElectrical experienceFiber optic splicingData Center Network HardwareAnalytical troubleshootingMS Office knowledgeVisio knowledgeCommunication skillsTeam spirit

Required

Minimum 2-3 years' experience in similar critical facilities

High School Diploma

Needs to have functional knowledge of Inside Plant (ISP) disciplines; fiber optic and electrical cabling and labeling conforming to Telecom industry standards

Strong technical and mechanical background with experience on the latest generation transport gear, critical infrastructure (Generators, HVAC systems, high-voltage electrical systems, DC Power Plants, etc.) found in Telecommunications facilities

Analytical troubleshooting

Ability to follow specified policies and procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable working in a fast paced 24*7 environment with flexibility to work after-hours and weekends when needed

Autonomous with team spirit

Preferred

BICSI Technician Credential

Electrical experience

Low voltage installation & troubleshooting experience

Fiber optic splicing experience

Knowledge of VISIO, MS Office

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account options

Non-accrued PTO

Company paid holidays

401k Retirement Plan

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Discount Marketplace

Employee Recognition Platform

Company

Cologix, Inc.

Cologix is reinventing the edge—supporting your digital infrastructure journey with robust interconnection at our digital edge and hyperscale edge data centers.

Founded in 2010

Denver, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees