What are the responsibilities and job description for the Datacenter Operations Specialist position at Yochana?
Position Name: Data Center Operations Engineer
Location: Washington, DC
Full Time Role
Customer: World Bank
Key Responsibilities
Physical Hardware Support:
- Install, move, change, and decommission servers, network devices, and storage systems.
- Perform cabling and port validations, including running cable tests and verifying router/switch port status.
- Conduct system audit checks (e.g., verifying system model, location, and operational status).
- Update and maintain records in Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools.
- Provide screenshots or logs as evidence of completed tasks for audit and compliance purposes. Operations of Data Center, Campus Telecomm, Storage and Cloud
Access Management:
- Enforce physical access controls, ensuring only authorized personnel enter secure areas.
- Escort visitors, vendors, or auditors as required.
- Respond to access alarms and maintain access logs. Data center standard operating procedure
Operational Support:
- Support extended operations schedules, including after-hours and weekend work as needed.
- Respond to incident tickets and service requests for hardware interventions.
- Assist with backup and recovery operations, including tape/media handling.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, power, etc.).
- Report and escalate issues related to hardware, network, or facility infrastructure.
- Document all activities and update relevant stakeholders.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience with data center operations, including hardware provisioning, troubleshooting, and decommissioning.
- Familiarity with network topologies, cabling standards, and basic network troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of security protocols and compliance requirements for physical access.
- Ability to use DCIM and ticketing tools for documentation and workflow management.
- Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and after-hours as required.
- Strong communication skills for coordination with remote teams and vendors.
- Physical ability to handle hardware installations and replacements. Solution Archetype_DC Operations_Consolidation_Migration