Description
Position must have minimum of 5 years experience in working large scale mission critical data centers. Solid understanding fiber and copper cable design. Must have basic knowledge of Cisco network products. Lead efforts to direct 3rd party physical security provide and have overall integrity and physical security. Provide extensive quality assurance and control over activies occuring on the data center floor. Experience working with large scale outsourcing agreements & providers. Demonstrated ability to be proactive and predictive to ensure the delivery of world class hosting services. You will assist with BERT and data center continuity planning. This position will develop formal communications and training regarding DC business continuity implementation plans. Emergency evacuation documentation, testing, and training will be required.
You will assist in local or enterprise-wide data center tracking and reporting for hardware assets from receipt to initial install. You will help ensure the effective and economical employment of procured hardware.
You will also participate in the design/implementation of key data center operational processes to support the consistent implementation of a framework within the organization; document standard operating processes, OLA has and detailed procedures. Identify and implement process improvements (including automation) within Data Center Services; provide metrics management for financial and analytical management reporting to help improve productivity and availability. The Operations Analyst is responsible for enforcing compliance by ensuring third party installations adhere to Kaiser Permanente's standard and policies.
8 - 10 years Information Technology experience is required
5 years of experience, working in Data Center Operations with one or more of the following: network, distributed systems, Mainframe, midrange, batch
Experience working in a large or enterprise Data Center environment that consist a minimum of 50,000 sqft. of raised floor.
2-3 years of experience with Business Continuity Planning
Solid background developing, implementing and improving process and procedure
Strong procedural documentation skills are required.
Candidate should be fully competent in using various software tools packages such as Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access and Microsoft Project.
. Experience responding to audits such as (SOX, PCI etc)
. Pervious Healthcare experience is highly desired
. Certification/familiarity with the ITIL foundation library preferred