Computer Design & Integration (CDI LLC), an AHEAD Company is an award-winning, nationally recognized organization that architects, deploys, and manages multiplatform hybrid IT solutions, including traditional IT, public, private and hybrid clouds. Recognized since 2000 as one of the top 500 IT solution providers in the United States, CDI LLC’s strategic differentiation is its commitment to understanding its clients’ business processes while continuously ensuring the advancement of their corporate strategies with the integration of best-of-breed technology solutions. CDI LLC continues to evolve and grow in a time of transformation within the IT industry, the rate of change is exponential, and the complexity of customer's requirements is growing at a similar rate. There are few companies that can compete in this environment and CDI LLC's goal is to be the best of the best.

Technical Consultant-PCI, Private Cloud Infrastructure

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Consultant – Private Cloud Infrastructure to join our dynamic Private Cloud Infrastructure team. This role includes racking, stacking, cabling, upgrading firmware and applying basic configuration to data center equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience with data center components including but not limited to compute, storage, SAN fabric and backup recovery.

Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Rack, stack and cable data center equipment such as compute, storage, SAN Fabric and backup/recovery components based on provided rack elevations and cabling diagrams
• Upgrade firmware of equipment in line with vendor provided best practices to ensure currency of software
• Perform basic configuration of data center equipment based on provided installation worksheets
• Collaborate with internal and customer IT teams as necessary
• Build rack diagram and cabling layout documentation for customer facing as-built documentation

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of Dell data center components
• Ability to rack, stack and cable neatly while adhering to best practices for cable placement labeling and airflow
• Basic knowledge of network and SAN fabric components and configuration
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of NetApp, Rubrik and Pure Storage data center components
• Familiarity with compute platforms such as Cisco UCS, PowerEdge and PowerEdge/MX
• Knowledge of virtualization products such as VMware.

Position Location

• Candidate should live in one of CDI’s major metropolitan areas (New York City, Philadelphia, or DMV areas)

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts available
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Accident, Specified Disease and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays

Compensation:

$115,000 - $138,000 USD Annual