Server Rack / Configuration Technicians
ABBTECH Professional Resources is currently seeking TWO STRONG Server Rack / Configuration Technicians to support a federal contract in Washington, DC. One position is first shift; the other is second / swing shift.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CAN ONLY CONSIDER CANDDIDATES WITH AN IBM CERTIFICATION: either:
-IBM Technical Principles
-Rack mounted Blade Specialty (different models may be acceptable).
POSITION DETAILS:
Pay Rate: Dependent on Experience
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: Immediate after selected
Length of Position: Contract through 9/30/2012
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: SEE ABOVE
Server Rack and Configuration Technician – Position 1
Hours are 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday
Responsibilities
· Install, configure and modify server/blade racks chassis in support of the deployment of server blade builds.
· Take the lead on troubleshooting hardware and firmware issues on blades, racks, and chassis.
· Follow government processes to destroy tape and disk media.
· Support unplanned emergency requests.
· Interact with the Server Blade Build team regularly to ensure racks, chassis and other key components are in the pipeline to support new blade build installations.
· Interact with facility operations and resource management teams for planning support
Knowledge/Skills
· Experienced in installing and configuring multivendor platform including HP, IBM, Linux, Windows, etc.
· In depth knowledge of IBM AMM (Advanced Management Modules) configuration.
· In depth knowledge of all IBM chassis switch bays including network/SAN/AMM.
· IBM hardware subject matter expert to assist with trouble shooting issues on both software and hardware.
· Ability to read and understand AutoCad drawings.
· IBM-certified engineer
Hours
· Eight hours per day; normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with lunch break. Monday through Friday exclusive of Federal holidays.
· On occasion will be asked to shift working hours. (For example, work 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on a weekday or work Tuesday through Saturday.)
· Typically works 40 hours a week.
Server Rack and Configuration Technician – Position 2
Hours are 2pm to 10pm Monday through Friday
Responsibilities
· Record and provide bar code numbers for rack and chassis equipment and maintain accurate documentation of such in Remedy.
· Participate in weekly change management process whereby all requests will be submitted, reviewed, approved, and scheduled.
· Maintain documentation and associated drawings of all systems and related equipment installed in the managed space.
· Assist in cable installation
· Serve as a backup resource to position number 1 defined in this change request
Knowledge/Skills
· Intermediate knowledge of AutoCad; experience using AutoCad tools to design, develop, and maintain data center footprints.
· Knowledge of data center best practices as relates to hot/cold aisles and electrical redundancy requirements.
· Knowledge of facility related components and their use in a data center, power distribution units (PDUs), switchgear, UPS, and generators.
· Understanding of Remedy asset tracking tools.
· Experience installing fiber and Ethernet cables in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
· Experienced in installing and configuring multivendor platform including HP, IBM, Linux, Windows, etc.
· In depth knowledge of IBM AMM (Advanced Management Modules) configuration
· In depth knowledge of all IBM chassis switch bays including network/SAN/AMM
· IBM hardware subject matter expert to assist with trouble shooting issues on both software and hardware
Hours
· Eight hours per day; normal working hours are 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday exclusive of Federal holidays.
· On occasion will be asked to shift working hours. (For example, work 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday then work 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.)
· During the first several weeks, the normal working hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with lunch break to accommodate orientation to the job/knowledge transfer.
· Typically works 40 hours a week.
· IBM-certified engineer