Senior Infrastructure Analyst

12 month contract available at a leading employer in Cincinnati!

On site required. Only local candidates should apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide enterprise level support of IT infrastructure technologies needed for critical business operations applications, such as SCADA Systems and Control Center operations, under regulatory compliance requirements (NERC CIP and TSA) and specific Cybersecurity Standards. These technologies include, but are not limited to, automation platforms, workstations, physical and virtual servers, storage, remote access functionality, and a variety of operations and business critical software solutions.

Integrate software to enable usage, support, monitoring, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance of various hardware and software technologies.

Develop and maintain routine work procedures and define standard installation and upgrade methodologies.

Responsibilities may include evaluation, acquisition, installation, integration testing, upgrading components and performance monitoring.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Installs and/or supports critical computer systems in highly regulated and secure environment. Facilitates technical and business planning for upgrades in coordination with key business functions and control centers. Provides technical guidance related to critical infrastructure support software and hardware to members of the IT staff.

Develops (or assists in developing) functional standards for critical infrastructure software and hardware. Assists in the design and implementation of required systems that meet functional and compliance requirements for critical control center operations

Integrates critical infrastructure software and hardware configurations to maximize operational reliability and performance, and maintain regulatory compliance

Coordinates critical infrastructure hardware and software upgrades with control centers, business support teams and other areas of IT or other business units.

Prepares activity and progress reports regarding individual and project activity

Keeps abreast of new hardware, software, and compliance developments, evaluates alternative approaches, and recommends new hardware technologies, software or upgrades which enhance operational reliability and process efficiencies.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Installation:

1. Servers, blade chassis, network appliances, telecom equipment, etc.

2. Server racks/cabinets

3. Fiber and copper infrastructure and cabling (trunks, panels, enclosures, patch cables, etc.)

4. Inspection and cleaning of fiber cables

5. Labeling for all equipment and cables

Proactive Measures:

1. Monitor data center environment for abnormalities such as high temperatures, cooling issues, high amperage usages, obvious alerts such as LEDs and audible alarms, etc.

2. Monitor rack/cabinet capacity in the data center.

3. Monitor switch port capacities in the data center.

Troubleshooting:

1. OSI Layer 1 connectivity

2. Knowledge/understanding of fiber and copper cable connectivity issues

3. Experience using fiber and copper cable testers

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS

CompTia A , Network , Server

TRAVEL

20% - 30% local travel between Cincinnati, OH, Harrison, OH, and Plainfield, IN

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working within Data Center environment, including raised-floor areas

Ability to lift 45lbs

PPE Requirements - Safety Shoes, Eye protection, Hand protection (gloves)