Data Centre Technician

ROLE: DATA CENTRE TECHNICIAN
LOCATION: PARIS, FRANCE
DURATION: 6 MONTHS+

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

- Coordinate with and take direction from Strategic Facilities team
- Complete work orders within given SLA.
- Insure Change Control policies are fully adhered to with all work orders and other datacenter related activities.
- Install hardware and provide connectivity according to Client Standards
- Cable Servers in preparation for loading OS
- Manage shipping of old and delivery of new equipment: Validate all essential tracking information
- Maintain records for assets to ensure all adds/deletes/changes are properly tracked and recorded
- Manage remote access connections (Avocent KVM/Cyclades Serial)
- Manage tape cataloging and tape rotation
- Maintain tape library and vault, including off site rotation
- Assist L2 and L3 support teams in troubleshooting hardware/network issues (hands and feet at datacenter)
- Verify status lights on Servers and network connections
- Perform low-level repairs (replace Hot-Swap drives, etc.) as needed.
- Monitor datacenter infrastructure for normal operation (water stains indicating leaks, abnormal sounds, hot-spots within room, etc.) and report any abnormalities to  Strategic Facilities and/or Building Facilities Teams
- Submit requests to Maintenance and Contract Agents for various activities related to facilities and infrastructure
- Coordinate new or changing power requirements with local Facilities Department (Electrician).
- Maintain datacenters and all work spaces associated with the datacenter in a clean and professional manner.