Network Administrator, Virginia

Overview:
BRMi is seeking a Network Administrator to provide onsite technical support for our customer's data center and equipment to ensure continuous availability. Perform troubleshooting, escalations, and resolve incidents and problems when detected. Interface with various support teams and vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during system outages or periods of reduced performance. Able to innovate and make decisions on his/her own, but also know how to take direction when it is given, paying attention to all details involved.

 

FT onsite in Winchester, VA; Hours Mon-Thurs, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

 

Benefits:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Immediate Vesting eligibility on the first of the month following start date
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance

 

Salary: 70k-90k

 

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Responsibilities:
Network installation & maintenance (rack & stack, cabling, parts replacement, etc.) - Basic/Routine

Server installation & maintenance (rack & stack, HDD, memory, CPU, RAID batteries, NICs, etc.) - Basic/Routine

Data Center staging, deployment, and logistics/asset management support - Basic/Routine

Site builds & refreshes, while meeting current quality standards- Basic/Routine

Data Center hardware break/fix/move/add/change; component replacement, hardware troubleshooting- Basic/Routine

Create/update/maintain rack elevations within a DCIM application (Nlyte) -Participates in

Maintain inventory control and documentation on systems and components to ensure updates occur according to schedule and procedure -Participates in

Troubleshoot and escalate incidents and problems- Basic/Routine

Interface with other ISD areas and/or vendors to resolve outages or periods of reduced performance, in accordance with established criteria- Basic/Routine

Provide status reports on active or resolved issues -Participates in

Maintain, configure, and perform preventative maintenance to various network and data center equipment to ensure efficient operations- Basic/Routine

Experience with out-of-band management/KVM system (DSVIEW) - Basic/Routine

Experience with power distribution units (PDUs), load management - Basic/Routine

Familiar with NEMA and IEC power connectors- Basic/Routine

Familiar with Data Center containment solutions- Basic/Routine

Work with others to update and document procedures -Participates in

Write, and maintain, detailed site reference documentation -Participates in

Cognizant of Data Center Safety Standards - Basic/Routine

Lift equipment weighing 50 lbs. - Basic/Routine

Perform other tasks or duties as assigned or based on need- Basic/Routine

Qualifications:
Intermediate Data Center / IT Operations experience

Software & Hardware tools utilized to perform day to day Data Center functions

Knowledge of LAN/WAN topologies, protocols, and standards

Must exhibit excellent communication and grammatical skills

Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to work under pressure (urgent problems, deadlines, changing priorities)

Familiar with network cabling (types, distance limitations, testing, connectors, handling)

Familiar with electrical & optical transceivers (SFP+, QSFP+, GLCT, DAC, CFP2, DWDM)

Familiar with server hardware and components

Familiar with electrical standards, connector types, power budget calculations, AC vs. DC, single phase vs. three phase, etc.

Familiar with datacenter design in relation to heat dissipation and air flow

Meticulous and obsessive about organized cabling

Detail oriented and organized

Extensive enterprise cable installation experience as well as industry cabling standards- Basic/Routine

Ability to provide adequate fiber and copper cable testing with minimal supervision- Basic/Routine

Ability to terminate Cat 6 cabling- Basic/Routine

Desired:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Experience and technical training in WAN/LAN communications including experience installing, basic configuring and maintaining Cisco routers and switches

Experience in presenting technical solutions and/or recommendations

Knowledge of electronic principles as they relate to diagnosing and troubleshooting IT system issues

Knowledge of technical inter-relationships between software/hardware and desktop/LAN/Host systems

Advanced skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues

Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills

 BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

This is a W2 opportunity only

 

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled 

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and commitment at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.