Data Center Operations Engineer

<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for </span><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Data Center Operations Engineer</span></strong></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Position type: Fulltime, Contract</span></strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Duration: 6+ months</span></strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Location: New York 10041 (Onsite)</span></strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Shift: 9:00 AM-05:00 PM EST </span></strong></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">As a </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Data Center Operations Engineer</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">, you will:</span></strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">Key Responsibilities:</span></span></strong></span></span><ul><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Install and de-install network devices, servers, and data center hardware.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Perform rack/stack activities, including server installation, cable management, KVMs, and in-rack PDUs.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Add or replace hardware components such as memory, hard drives, NICs, CPUs, and other server peripherals.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Monitor and maintain servers, network devices, system interfaces, and communication utilities within the data center.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Verify device connectivity and troubleshoot network reconnection and communication issues.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Provide technical support to the network owner/user community and resolve infrastructure-related issues.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maintain accurate ServiceNow trouble tickets, operational documentation, and incident records.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Monitor and maintain a large-scale IBM Z10 mainframe environment and peripherals.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Perform/support mainframe operations involving IPL, TSO, MVS, JES2, and CA7.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support and maintain IBM 4000, IBM 6500, and Canon VS 4400 environments.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Manage daily/monthly backup tapes and coordinate tapes for offsite storage.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maintain accurate asset management and inventory records, including assets assigned to users.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Perform routine data center inventory, equipment tracking, and documentation.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ensure proper cable management, equipment organization, and data center operational standards.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and system issues and escalate complex problems as appropriate.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Perform all other data center operations and infrastructure support duties as assigned.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The ideal candidate will have:</span></strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">Required Skills & Qualifications</span></span></strong></span></span><ul><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Hands-on experience in Data Center Operations, Infrastructure Support, or Data Center Engineering.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience with network device/server installation, rack & stack, cable management, and hardware troubleshooting.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong knowledge of server hardware, including memory, hard drives, NICs, CPUs, KVMs, and PDUs.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience monitoring and maintaining data center servers and network equipment.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with IBM Z10 mainframe environments and associated peripherals.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Working knowledge of IPL, TSO, MVS, JES2, and CA7.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of asset management, inventory control, and equipment tracking.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience handling backup tapes and offsite tape storage processes.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose connectivity and hardware issues.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate operational documentation and records.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; text-align:justify; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to work effectively as part of a team-oriented data center operations environment</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">Qualified candidates should <strong>APPLY NOW </strong>for immediate consideration! </span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.</span></span></strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black"> Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.</span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background-color:lightgrey"><span style="color:black">We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. <strong>ASK ME HOW.</strong></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">Thank you!</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background-color:lightgrey"><span style="color:black">Nikita Awasthi </span></span></span></em></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">(+1) 210-461-5250</span></span></em></strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Nikita.Awasthi@innovasolutions.com" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Nikita.Awasthi@innovasolutions.com</span></em></a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt">PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:</span></u></strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Pay Range<span style="color:black">*:</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black"> <strong><em><span style="background-color:yellow">$45 - $50 per hour</span></em></strong></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Benefits:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:</span></span></u></strong><strong> </strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">Recent Recognitions: </span></span></strong></span></span><ul><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0cm; margin:0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications</span></span></span></li></ul><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">Website</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">: </span></span><a href="https://www.innovasolutions.com/" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">https://www.innovasolutions.com/</span></a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer to eligible referrals. 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