Systems Analyst

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across multiple markets in North America and Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands..

IT & Security Department

The IT & Security Department for Vantage Data Centers is very hands on. In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure and maintain all networking and server hardware. We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latest technology changes so we can make informed purchase decisions. The IT department is always looking for ways to strike the best balance between technology, performance and cost. Vantage IT also participates in designing each of our new data center building’s networking infrastructure, including but not limited to: diverse pathways connecting to carriers, meet-me room (MMR) hosting (rack, cabs, ladders, cross connect panels…), wireless AP coverage, etc. If you like getting your hands dirty and helping to design, build and maintain IT infrastructure in a modern data center, then come work at Vantage.  We’re expanding with many new builds!

Essential Job Functions

• Manage, support and maintain Vantage IT infrastructure
• Manage VMwarex virtual environment with Tegile SAN and Brocade switches
• Setup and configure Windows Servers (2012 and newer servers) in VMware virtual environment
• Administration of Active Directory 2019, Azure AD, Office 365 and Skype for Business Online
• Design, manage and test data backup and disaster recovery
• Experience with scripting and automation of administrative tasks
• Setup, support and manage network monitoring system using SolarWinds
• Manage tasks in accordance with client SLAs
• Help develop and implement Standard Operations Procedures
• Interface with internal data center design team, construction team, supporting data center infrastructure augments as needed
• Facilitate data center commissioning operations
• Oversee automation system commissioning to ensure best possible data center performance is maintained
• Document all critical evolutions, lessons learned, and find possible efficiency gains in processes
• Support, and monitor vendor activities ensuring work activities meet scope of work and follow established procedures
• Respond as-needed when system maintenance or complications arise
• Helpdesk support for users local and remote
• Other duties may be assigned from time-to-time by management

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent experience, in Information Technology, required
• 6 years of experience in IT required, 8+ years preferred
• Data Center experience is strongly preferred, but not required
• Strong skills with VMware, MS Servers and Networking required
• Knowledge of Office365, monitoring systems, SQL databases
• Proficient with fiber cross-connects, testing and network room build-out
• Experience with network design and configuration, routers, switches and firewalls
• Ability to lift 50lbs. Ability to maneuver packages of weights above 50lbs. with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person
• Travel required is expected to be less than 15%, but may be higher during the first 6 months of position