Hardware Planner Senior - Data Center

Company: FIS
Location: Comstock Park
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Position Type : Full time Type Of Hire : Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired : Bachelor of Information Systems Travel Percentage : 0%Job DescriptionWe are FIS. Our technology powers the world s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you re ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we d like to know: Are you FIS?About the team:We plan and manage projects within a data center. We manage projects to move and install new equipment for new clients, move equipment among company data centers and/or refresh hardware.NOTE: This position is on hybrid schedule. 2 or 3 days onsite & 2 days remote. What you will be doing:

• Oversees the installation/de-installation and maintenance of data processing equipment, e.g., mainframes, printers, disk storage platforms, servers and network components, etc.
• Plans and implements vendor changes to infrastructure and computing environment.
• Executes or oversees the installation and preventative maintenance efforts as specified in plans and documentation.
• Sets up and configures moderately complex equipment configurations.
• Analyzes the infrastructure capacity of installed equipment and makes recommendations based on results of analysis.
• Manages and coordinates day-to-day building/facility and space utilization activities, e.g., space allocation, facility security, outage prevention.
• Monitors environmental and safety conditions and takes appropriate action in the event of a problem or emergency.
• Protects equipment and conducts orderly shutdowns before a disaster, conducts damage assessment following a disaster and rebuilds/repairs site as needed and brings equipment back into a status that is operational for production processing.
• Develops and maintains supporting documentation and reports as required.
• Large data center consolidation/move projects may be managed by a Project or Program Manager with sub-projects and activities managed by the Hardware Planner.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.
  What you will need:
  • In-depth knowledge of multiple hardware technologies/architectures
  • Experience with Copper & Fiber Structure Cabling, patching & power.
  • Solid working knowledge of data center environments and infrastructure, AutoCAD, network and telecommunications protocols and platforms and disaster recovery
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors
  • Excellent analysis, problem-solving, organizational, team building, conflict management and time management skills
  • Excellent judgment and decision-making with regards to potential impact to computer and business operations
  • Ability to react quickly and appropriately to operational exceptions such as equipment failures
  • Ability to estimate work effort for project sub-plans or moderately complex projects and ensure successful completion
  • Is resourceful and proactive in gathering information and sharing ideas
  • Must be available for on call support 24/7 of the critical infrastructure
  • While performing job duties, may be exposed to high noise levels, is frequently required to stand, bend, and kneel and regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 poundsWhat we offer you:A career at FIS is more than just a job. It s the change to shape the future of fintech. At FIS, we offer you:
    • A voice in the future of fintech
    • Always-on learning and development
    • Collaborative work environment
    • Opportunities to give back
    • Competitive salary and benefits.Vaccination RequirementsNotice to all US applicants: All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Individuals with a disability (including a medical condition) or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.Privacy StatementFIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the .EEOC StatementFIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is supplement document
      For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Sourcing ModelRecruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.#pridepass

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