VetJobs - The Leading Military Job Board

Description

Robert Half is seeking a Contract Data Center Analyst to join our client's IT team. As a Contract Data Center Analyst, you will be responsible for the maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of the data center infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the efficiency, security, and reliability of the data center environment. This is a contract position offering an exciting opportunity to work with a respected organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Center Maintenance: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the data center, including hardware maintenance, equipment upgrades, and system installations.

• Infrastructure Monitoring: Monitor data center performance, including servers, storage systems, networking devices, and power/cooling infrastructure, ensuring optimal operation and reliability.

• Incident Response: Respond promptly to data center incidents, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to minimize downtime and ensure data integrity.

• Capacity Planning: Assess and forecast data center capacity requirements, making recommendations for upgrades or changes to meet current and future business needs.

• Security Implementation: Implement and maintain data center security protocols, including access controls, firewalls, and physical security measures.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of data center configurations, changes, and incidents for auditing and troubleshooting purposes.

• Disaster Recovery Planning: Contribute to the development and testing of disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in case of data center failures or disasters.

• Vendor Coordination: Work with vendors and service providers to procure equipment, manage service contracts, and coordinate maintenance activities.

  Requirements

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Data Center Analyst or in a similar role within a data center environment.

• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure components, including servers, storage systems, and networking devices.

• Proficiency in data center operations, capacity planning, and incident response.

• Understanding of data center security best practices and protocols.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA Data Center) are a plus.

• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

  Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .