Data Center Operations Technician II (315012)
Company Name:
Rackspace
Rackspace (NYSE: RAX) is the global leader in hybrid cloud and founder of OpenStack , the open-source operating system for the cloud. Hundreds of thousands of customers look to Rackspace to deliver the best-fit infrastructure for their IT needs, leveraging a product portfolio that allows workloads to run where they perform best--whether on the public cloud, private cloud, dedicated servers, or a combination of platforms. The company''s award-winning Fanatical Support helps customers successfully architect, deploy, and run their most critical applications. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, Rackspace operates data centers on four continents. Rackspace is featured on Fortune''s list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Overview & Responsibilities
Job Description:
The Data Center Operations Technician owns the responsibility of all IT Infrastructure, including customer configurations, within the data center environment ensuring all customer server environments are secure, operational and maintain 99.999% uptime.
Key Accountabilities
Utilize custom monitoring software and internal ticketing system to provide customer support
Identify and troubleshoot simple hardware failures on x86-based servers to include the replacement of failed
hardware components
Troubleshoot simple operating system storage issues including file system, disk management and RAID
technologies
Support servers running Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Server, Ubuntu Linux or VMWare ESX
Server
Simple operating systems administration to include troubleshooting of login, password and connectivity issues
Troubleshoot simple local area network (LAN) connectivity issues and reestablish remote access to customer
configurations utilizing SSH, Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services or Remote Access Controllers
Complete the troubleshooting, configuration and replacement of network device hardware including access and
aggregation switches, firewalls, load-balancers and security appliances
Complete the troubleshooting, configuration and replacement of storage devices including DAS and NAS arrays
Complete customer configuration maintenances including hardware modification, operating system installation,
mounting of the devices within cabinets and completion of all cabling needs required
Troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling including initial installation testing as well as connectivity issues with
previously deployed copper or fiber cabling
Provide technical communication relating to customer configurations in a concise, professional manner
Adhere to company security policies and procedures, including health and safety and local governing requirements as directed
Execute and maintain meticulous 5S and housekeeping practices
Demonstrate no less than full performance in a continuous, consistent, measurable manner
Demonstrate high levels of passion and enthusiasm when providing Fanatical Support to all customers and
coworkers
Communicate in an honest, transparent manner focused on building trust amongst customers and coworkers
Key Performance Indicators (please note your KPI's are the outputs of each of the accountabilities)
Demonstrate a clear understanding of Rackspace software toolsets required for the monitoring and support of customer configurations
Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete customer configuration maintenances and hardware troubleshooting
Attention to detail and adherence to maintenance instructions ensure customer configuration rework is not required
Customer configuration maintenances are quality controlled and adhere to published policy and process to ensure Global alignment
Troubleshooting and problem solving capabilities lead to accurate and timely resolution of technical events
All customer incidents or potential risks to our customers must be investigated utilizing the root cause analysis method
All customer interactions, both internal and external, are conducted in a manner that delights customers
Process and policy sign off is conducted in a timely manner, with clear understanding of the subject matter, by the specified due date
All areas of responsibility are clean and organized with specific areas designated for all moveable items MAIN CONTACTS (external/internal):
Data Center Operations Team Lead (daily: direct manager)
Internal Rackspace Personnel (daily: status of customer issues, configurations, objectives and tasks)
External Customers/Vendors (varies: configuration planning and status communication)
External Vendors (varies: supervision and oversight of work undertaken)
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required; University or College degree preferred
Minimum 1-year experience working in a data center environment or equivalent technology background required
Minimum 1-year experience or ability to show familiarity with building, repairing or upgrading hardware
components required
Minimum 1-year experience in a customer service oriented position preferred
Industry recognized certifications in operating systems, networking, security and/or storage technologies preferred
Experience with Dell PowerEdge and HP ProLiant rack server hardware preferred
Experience with Cisco ASA and ASA-X series firewalls, F5 BigIP and Brocade ADX series load-balancers and Alert
Logic IDS preferred
Experience with Cisco Catalyst 2900, 4900, 6500 and Nexus series switches preferred
Experience with Dell PowerVault DAS, NetApp and EMC Isilon NAS systems preferred
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, 24x7x365 coverage required including holidays and weekend.
Must be able to prioritize work in a fast paced, high pressure environment
Must possess strong written and verbal skills, type with proficiency and exhibit professional phone etiquette
Must be proficient with productivity software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office and Open Office as well as email client software
Must be able to lift 50 lbs over head
Must have reliable transportation and be willing to occasionally travel (2-4 wks/yr)
Success in the role requires the following personal qualities:
Effective Communicator
Self Starter
Team Player
Welcomes Feedback
Ability to Identify Problems
Solicits input from others when making decisions
_Rackspace Hosting is an Equal Opportunity Employer_ _
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job. _
Req #: 24594
Category: .
Work Location: US-VA-Ashburn
Location(s): US-VA-Ashburn
Shift: .Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Rackspace
Rackspace (NYSE: RAX) is the global leader in hybrid cloud and founder of OpenStack , the open-source operating system for the cloud. Hundreds of thousands of customers look to Rackspace to deliver the best-fit infrastructure for their IT needs, leveraging a product portfolio that allows workloads to run where they perform best--whether on the public cloud, private cloud, dedicated servers, or a combination of platforms. The company''s award-winning Fanatical Support helps customers successfully architect, deploy, and run their most critical applications. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, Rackspace operates data centers on four continents. Rackspace is featured on Fortune''s list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Overview & Responsibilities
Job Description:
The Data Center Operations Technician owns the responsibility of all IT Infrastructure, including customer configurations, within the data center environment ensuring all customer server environments are secure, operational and maintain 99.999% uptime.
Key Accountabilities
Utilize custom monitoring software and internal ticketing system to provide customer support
Identify and troubleshoot simple hardware failures on x86-based servers to include the replacement of failed
hardware components
Troubleshoot simple operating system storage issues including file system, disk management and RAID
technologies
Support servers running Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Server, Ubuntu Linux or VMWare ESX
Server
Simple operating systems administration to include troubleshooting of login, password and connectivity issues
Troubleshoot simple local area network (LAN) connectivity issues and reestablish remote access to customer
configurations utilizing SSH, Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services or Remote Access Controllers
Complete the troubleshooting, configuration and replacement of network device hardware including access and
aggregation switches, firewalls, load-balancers and security appliances
Complete the troubleshooting, configuration and replacement of storage devices including DAS and NAS arrays
Complete customer configuration maintenances including hardware modification, operating system installation,
mounting of the devices within cabinets and completion of all cabling needs required
Troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling including initial installation testing as well as connectivity issues with
previously deployed copper or fiber cabling
Provide technical communication relating to customer configurations in a concise, professional manner
Adhere to company security policies and procedures, including health and safety and local governing requirements as directed
Execute and maintain meticulous 5S and housekeeping practices
Demonstrate no less than full performance in a continuous, consistent, measurable manner
Demonstrate high levels of passion and enthusiasm when providing Fanatical Support to all customers and
coworkers
Communicate in an honest, transparent manner focused on building trust amongst customers and coworkers
Key Performance Indicators (please note your KPI's are the outputs of each of the accountabilities)
Demonstrate a clear understanding of Rackspace software toolsets required for the monitoring and support of customer configurations
Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete customer configuration maintenances and hardware troubleshooting
Attention to detail and adherence to maintenance instructions ensure customer configuration rework is not required
Customer configuration maintenances are quality controlled and adhere to published policy and process to ensure Global alignment
Troubleshooting and problem solving capabilities lead to accurate and timely resolution of technical events
All customer incidents or potential risks to our customers must be investigated utilizing the root cause analysis method
All customer interactions, both internal and external, are conducted in a manner that delights customers
Process and policy sign off is conducted in a timely manner, with clear understanding of the subject matter, by the specified due date
All areas of responsibility are clean and organized with specific areas designated for all moveable items MAIN CONTACTS (external/internal):
Data Center Operations Team Lead (daily: direct manager)
Internal Rackspace Personnel (daily: status of customer issues, configurations, objectives and tasks)
External Customers/Vendors (varies: configuration planning and status communication)
External Vendors (varies: supervision and oversight of work undertaken)
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required; University or College degree preferred
Minimum 1-year experience working in a data center environment or equivalent technology background required
Minimum 1-year experience or ability to show familiarity with building, repairing or upgrading hardware
components required
Minimum 1-year experience in a customer service oriented position preferred
Industry recognized certifications in operating systems, networking, security and/or storage technologies preferred
Experience with Dell PowerEdge and HP ProLiant rack server hardware preferred
Experience with Cisco ASA and ASA-X series firewalls, F5 BigIP and Brocade ADX series load-balancers and Alert
Logic IDS preferred
Experience with Cisco Catalyst 2900, 4900, 6500 and Nexus series switches preferred
Experience with Dell PowerVault DAS, NetApp and EMC Isilon NAS systems preferred
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, 24x7x365 coverage required including holidays and weekend.
Must be able to prioritize work in a fast paced, high pressure environment
Must possess strong written and verbal skills, type with proficiency and exhibit professional phone etiquette
Must be proficient with productivity software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office and Open Office as well as email client software
Must be able to lift 50 lbs over head
Must have reliable transportation and be willing to occasionally travel (2-4 wks/yr)
Success in the role requires the following personal qualities:
Effective Communicator
Self Starter
Team Player
Welcomes Feedback
Ability to Identify Problems
Solicits input from others when making decisions
_Rackspace Hosting is an Equal Opportunity Employer_ _
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job. _
Req #: 24594
Category: .
Work Location: US-VA-Ashburn
Location(s): US-VA-Ashburn
Shift: .Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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