Data Centre Operations Sevenoaks

Job Description:

Position Objective: Visually inspect status indicators (LEDs) on Customer Equipment and report status to Customer

Perform a power-cycle of an item of Customer Equipment pursuant to the detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request

Perform a visual inspection of power and cabling connectivity

Inspect all cabling for proper seating pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request

Test cable paths for conformance with performance standards pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request

Connect a Crash Cart (KVM) to assist diagnosis of failed reboots or power cycles pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request

Mount media in identified drives as part of system builds or diagnosis pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request

Activate hardware controls pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request; and Replace hot-swappable components pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request.

Functional Expertise:

• Basic understanding of IT operations in a big organisation

• Strong loyalty with regard to data and DC facility security

• Fluency in the local language (speaking, reading and writing)

• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing)

• Ability to work precisely and quality oriented

• Flexibility and willingness to cope with unexpected problems and situations.

• A general technical orientation

• Competent and professional communication with a commercial attitude over the phone

• Capacity to understand and clarify customer expectations effectively

• Capacity to manage customer expectations and interactions effectively

• Basic understanding of server HW (console, devices )

• Ability to handle various types of media, devices and libraries

• Generic media knowledge (will provide training for specific or customer specific equipment)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office environment and general PC hardware

• Basic understanding of Networking

Preferred

• Data centre operations experience

• Familiarity with structures and processes

• Professional certification in a relative field

• A professional degree in a technical discipline

Please Note

To satisfy our contractual obligations with clients, the candidate will be required to pass standard Criminal Records checks. Additional background checks may be required by certain customers. You will also be required to agree to DXC’s Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, and Conflict of Interest Agreements.

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