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ID #21753075
State California
City Santaclara
Job type Contract
Salary USD BASED ON EXPERIENCE BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Source eXcell, a division of CompuCom Systems, Inc.
Showed 2021-10-27
Date 2021-10-26
Deadline 2021-12-24
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Level 4 Tech SDI

California, Santaclara, 95050 Santaclara USA

Vacancy expired!

Find out why eXcell is the employer of choice for contractors! Join eXcell and enjoy our generous employee benefits!We are currently in search of a qualified Level 4 Tech SDI to join a leading computer hardware company.These services are in support of the Data Center environments, and include light equipment handling, dock to rack, and Windows & Linux server support, BAR tape handling duties and after hours on-call support. Also included are the standard Service Management functions, Asset Management, Incident Management, Service Request Management and Knowledge Management. Contractors will work a standard Monday to Friday 40 hours / week schedule. They will receive day to day direction from the CompuCom Embedded Site Leads with Client specific direction as needed by the SDI Client key contact employees.

  • Standard PRD OS and H / W break-fix in an IT data center environment (Production and Pre-Prod)
  • Monitor ticket queue for new tickets and assign as appropriate.
  • Complete paperwork
Required Skills
  • Basic knowledge of Linux command line.
  • Ability to run provided and documented commands through sudo
  • Ability to run provided scripts in Linux environment, and work with output.
  • Manage large scale installs of Linux or Windows servers in DC environment using OS provisioning tools such as Altiris or IPPF or PXE.
Data Center Maintenance
  • Proactive walkthrough for failed hardware
  • Physical audit of supported systems
  • Proper disposal of hardware and media following Client guidelines
    • Manage Incident & Request Tickets Assigned to Queue
  • Validate server(s)/task is under our service responsibility
  • Contact customer for information/request downtime etc.
  • Diagnose problem - order parts as required
  • Repair/replace/configure as required within scope
  • Complete paperwork
    • On Call support
  • Answer pages within set amount of time (varies between sites).
  • Validate server(s) is under our service responsibility
  • Diagnose/repair - remotely if possible/on site if required
  • Order parts if required
  • Escalate to other groups as required
  • Complete paperwork
  • Landings
  • Validate server(s) landing requirements
  • Contact customer as required for information
  • Physical land of hardware in correct location
  • Build to proper build configuration according to customer requirements and cut sheet
  • Request tasks from required groups for additional services
  • Monitor tasks for completion or problems and escalate to appropriate parties to resolve
  • Update Asset Tracking System with server name, location, and owner
  • Complete paperwork
  • Decoms
  • Validate server is under our service responsibility
  • Inform customer of decom
  • Request decom tasks from required groups to remove server(s) from their services
  • Validate that dependent services have been halted
  • Power off and remove server(s)
  • Dispose of hardware as requested by owner
  • EC Design and Compute specific data centers
    • Additional responsibilities in these DC's related to hardware:
    • Techs will use specific EC tools which help them know what is down and make necessary corrections to repair the systems. In many cases there is a hardware problem or some type of software problem.
    • Proactive Break/Fix is based on pre-failure analysis (PFA) reports and compliance with target environment metrics concerning PFA under EC guidance.
    • Training will be provided by EC for special tools. Contractors will require privileged access (equivalent to root or admin roles). Support between campuses at sites as needed (i.e. Oregon) is authorized. Contractors will follow EC documented procedures. In some cases, they may be asked to document Best Known Methods related to the EC procedures due to the document lifecycle and process evolution.
    • Work with OEM vendors on warranty systems to provide appropriate hardware remediation and escort or supervise Field Support Engineers when onsite as needed.
    • For in-house hardware, contractors may be required to perform hardware failure analysis and parts replacement.
    • Scheduling and other administrative aspects of appliance EOL and equipment move under EC guidance
    Back Up/BAR Support General responsibilities include:
    • Escalate unresolved issues to Tier 2 or 3 specialist or Client BaR contacts.
    • Coordinate tasks with other CompuCom contractors.
    • Physical installation of backup hardware.
    • Install operating system on backup server hardware.
    • Maintain Client required training.
    Media Management
    • Eject tapes from tape libraries in accordance with disaster recovery targets.
    • Prepare and ship tapes to offsite storage vendor.
    • Receive tapes from offsite storage vendor.
    • Load tape libraries with tapes for Scratch Pool; new, returned expired, recalled for on-demand restores.
    • Perform post-tape load processes on tape libraries.
    • Recall tapes from offsite storage vendor.
    • Manage on-site surplus tape inventory.
    • Manage the tape lifecycle using backup and library software, and any third-party tools.
    • Dispose of damaged or EOL tapes in accordance with Client Information Security policies.
    • Monitor and respond to media errors and tape alerts from backup software and tape libraries.
    Data Center (dock to rack) light equipment handling requirements:
  • Install and removal (and retrofitting server rack shelving)
  • Ability to work independently or as a team on repetitive physical tasks without direct supervision after initial on the job training on tasks as outlined below:
  • Ability to operate manual pallet jacks, manual and motorized server lifts, pallet banding, maneuver and move fully loaded pallets of material, heavy lifting or shifting of loads 40-200lbs with a buddy assistant.
  • No energized work. Client safety protocol, DC security training, will be provided.
  • Schedule dock to DC goods receipt for all SC site data centers.
  • Inventory equipment received. Keep items separated by order number or PO number during all handling stages including final in rack placement.
  • Move items received form dock area to the data center assigned equipment staging
  • Hook up the power cables to the de-energized server (but do not plug into any live server rack PDU), dress and manage power cables as per DC manager's expectation
  • Sort and separate all miscellaneous spare parts as per assigned to the "save repository
  • Manage, breakdown and discard all packaging as per site Corporate Services Recycling guidelines and locations.
  • Stack and save all packaging material/pallets designated as "Save and return to OEM vendor . Will be required to coordinate/schedule pick with vendor and assist with moving and loading.
  • Assist with data center miscellaneous tasks which includes but not limited to the following or as directed by the data center manager:
  • Removal of end-of-life hardware from server racks, strip racks of rails and PDUs,
  • reconfigure rack with new rails and PDUs,
  • remove EOL racks completely,
  • move or route de-energized power whips under computer room raised metal floor (typically 12 -24 high),
  • re-arrange floor tiles to meet newly configured rows,
  • assist with maintaining/repair HAE/CAE (Hot Aisle Enclosures/Cold Aisle Enclosures) vinyl curtains,
  • help maintain/manage power cable management,
  • Row/Rack labeling to include making and affixing labels to racks
  • General housekeeping of DC's (i.e. remove trash on floor, blown off labels, moving equipment to designed locations, etc.)
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination may be required.We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. This includes the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.W2 only, no Corp to Corp. We are unable to sponsor H1B visas at this time. eXcell Supports Equal Employment Opportunity eXcell , a division of CompuCom Systems, Inc., a global company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, provides IT staffing services and solutions to Fortune 1000 companies as well as small and medium business. For more information, visit www.excell.com.

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