The successful applicant will be performing work in fedramp high or il-5 environments, and therefore, must be a u.sPerson (i.e., u.sCitizen, u.sNational, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)This position may also perform work that the u.sGovernment has specified can only be performed by a u.sCitizen on u.sSoil.
Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate, and collaborateSince 1984, cisco has led in the innovation of ip-based networking technologies such as routing, switching, security, unified communications, video, and wirelessOur responsible business practices help ensure business sustainability and environmentally conscious operations and productsWhat you`ll do
The data center operations engineer is a member of a global data center operations (dcops) team and will be supporting a globally distributed saas data center infrastructureThis individual will be working closely with other team members, internal project managers, internal customers, and vendors, in a safe agile environmentYou will scope, plan, and implement new site buildouts, major hardware deployments and maintenances, site consolidations and decommissioning, as well as on-going operations supportThis role requires extensive knowledge and experience of data center hardware racking, cabling, initial configuration, and troubleshooting; space, power, and cooling capacity management; procurement and logisticsThis hybrid work role will provide as-needed onsite support in colocation data centers in ashburn and culpeper, va; limited travel to remote data centers; and working from home or cisco offices in herndon, va to support local and remote locationsUnited states citizenship is a requirement for this role; criminal and financial background checks are also requiredResponsibilities for this role: provide periodic onsite and on-call support in ashburn and culpeper, va data centers plan and execute new colocation cage/site builds direct remote hands support of remote sites monitor and manage data center space, power, and connectivity capacity cage space and rack layout planning – create rack elevations, considering device size and connectivity requirements, power circuit capacity limitations, and site contractual power limitations rack and cable – receive and unpack devices including removal of debrisInstall devices in specified rack locations connect and dress power cables connect – install cabling between devices and switches, routers, or patch panels per established standards labeling – label racks, devices, and cabling configure – bios-level configurations, ip addresses, raid, and cimc/console connectivity networking - verify and troubleshoot network connectivity, switch vlan or port configuration build – use internal build tools to install os images are bare server hardware escort – provide escorts for field engineers document – work independently and directly with other team members, internal customers, and vendors to document installation of hardware, asset management, circuits & cross-connectsUpdate and maintain data center inventory management (dcim) systems and consumables inventory moves, adds, changes – complete the above for existing hardware as needed travel – periodic travel opportunities to support remote site deployments, maintenances, audits, and decommissions scrum – work within a safe agile framework, using jira to plan, schedule, execute, and report on projects and operations support; participate in sprint planning and daily team stand ups minimum qualifications: able to receive security clearance, requiring criminal background and credit checks requires a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in 24/7 production data center environments, supporting 99.999% sla production services requires physical ability to install devices in racksMust be able to lift at least 50 lbsKnowledge of red hat 6/7 & centos 6/7 a plus requires solid experience with microsoft outlook, excel, visio ccna certification or good working knowledge of network principles and tools a plus knowledge of service now & jira ticketing system a plus experience with agile methodology, including scrum and kanban, a plus requires strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills requires willingness and ability to adapt to rapid changes requires strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, work independently and in a team environment, follow written policies and procedures, strong attention to detail, maintaining outstanding customer service must exercise independent judgment under a minimum of supervision requires knowledge of data center power management, rack space and site planning ability to travel as needed
#wearecisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.
We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businessesSome may think we’re “old” (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software companyAnd a security companyWe even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protectsNo other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box!
But “digital transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)
Day to day, we focus on the give and takeWe give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our dna.) we take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heartBecause without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.
So, you have colorful hair? don’t careTattoos? show off your inkLike polka dots? that’s coolPop culture geek? many of us arePassion for technology and world changing? be you, with us!
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