IT Operations Tech-Advanced

Company: East Carolina University
Location: Greenville
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

• Monitor data center infrastructure including chillers, air/water flow systems, air conditioning, water alarm, fire alarm, security panels, generators, UPS, etc.
  • Monitor the enterprise systems servers, storage, applications, and networking services and escalates for higher level support when needed.
    • Provide day-to-day monitoring, management and troubleshooting of data center information and management systems.
      • Demonstrate a sense of urgency when dealing with customer problems in a timely manner. Assisting customers may involve answering help desk calls, entering help desk tickets, or interacting with vendors, programmers, or system administrators as customers experience difficulties with connections, accounts or services provided
        • Use available software tools in problem solving and systems analysis.
          • Resolve routine operational problems referred from technicians.
            • This position requires knowledge of core data center specific technologies including power and cooling distribution systems, temperature/humidity sensors, fire suppression systems, hot/cold aisle design, etc.
              • Ability to use software tools and programs to monitor, identify, evaluate, and maintain technology of moderate complexity throughout the Data Center.
                • Demonstrate ability to independently make routine and non-routine modifications to data center monitoring/control systems.
                  • Familiar with the types of hardware hosted in the Data Center for the purpose of installation, configuration, and data back-up. Work will include installing/removing, cabling and inventorying I.T. hardware.
                    • Demonstrate the ability to think independently, research, interpret and apply technical knowledge to bring new ideas into focus when evaluating software and hardware.
                      • Participate and contribute to developing solutions for the team.
                        • Demonstrate knowledge of technologies and systems in-place with the capability of supporting these technologies and maintaining relatively stable system environments.
                          • Analyze technical and operational issues, research, evaluate, and recommend solutions to manager.
                            • Assess and seek opportunities to enhance or develop new processes or procedures to drive operational efficiencies and/or improve service to customers.
                              • Take initiative to plan and organize daily activities and tasks necessary to complete scheduled shift.
                                • Work independently and perform job with minimal or no supervision
                                  • Understand tasks required and take ownership to complete task.
                                    • Other duties as directed.
                                      Minimum Education/ExperienceHigh School or General Educational Development diploma and six months of experience. Equivalent coursework in computer operations or information technology from a technical school or community college may be substituted for the required experience. Journey level requires an additional 6 months of education or experience. Advanced level requires an additional one year of education or experience.
                                      License or Certification required by statute or regulationNone
                                      Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
                                      • Monitoring data center infrastructure including power, cooling, fire suppression and physical security
                                      • Monitoring and support escalation for critical I.T. services including Networking, Servers, Applications, Storage, etc.
                                      • Deploying, configuring and managing data center monitoring tools such as Power monitoring, HVAC controls and Temperature monitoring systems.
                                      • Installing, cabling, I.T. equipment in data center racks
                                      • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, organizational, planning, and strong problem-solving skills
                                        License or Certification required by the DepartmentNone
                                        Special Instructions to Applicant
                                        • Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
                                        • If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
                                        • Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
                                        • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
                                          Job Open Date 11/08/2022
                                          Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 12/07/2022
                                          Open Until Filled No
                                          Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/57440
                                          Alternate optionIf no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
                                          AA/EOEEast Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
                                          
                                          Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
                                          Eligibility for EmploymentFinal candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
                                          Office of Human Resources Contact InformationIf you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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