Beschreibung
This position, based near Frankfurt in Germany, calls for at least five years work experience including at least three years experience of data center (data centre) infrastructure elements and procedures.
Our client is responsible for establishing and operating weather forecasting and Earth observation satellite programmes with associated data telemetry and dissemination operations. Vast quantities of data are produced and user communities throughout the world are able to access both current and historical data sets. The demanding Real Time environment places much emphasis on adherence to quality and configuration management standards and procedures.
The main working language is English.
The role will embrace:-
Taking responsibility for infrastructure projects. These projects can be migrations and relocations of existing infrastructure, building new infrastructure for future programmes, additions and enhancements to existing infrastructure elements, new builds and changes to power and cooling infrastructure, fibre and copper cabling, rack assembly. Project management activity also includes defining the demand for external resources and the management thereof when on site.
Supporting the Technical Infrastructure Manager in project scheduling.
Using infrastructure productivity tools such as iPatch for cable management, the APC StruxtureWare DCIM package and supporting the administration thereof.
Preparing design documents for complex projects including the use of Visio
Supporting infrastructure inventory management activity by creating and maintaining infrastructure element records within a DCIM tool and SAP.
Performing hands-on tasks such as server, Workstation, communication and video equipment installation
Outside peak periods the Infrastructure Engineer is required to carry out additional hands on tasks such as rack assembly, patch cable installation and assisting in power box installation
The key experience and attributes sought are:-
Familiarity with data center infrastructure elements: power, cooling, space management, racks, cabling and patching (copper and fibre).
Familiarity with data center operations procedures: access, security, maintenance windows, mission critical processes, etc.
Experience in coordinating simple projects (5-10 people, project budget order of magnitude up to 20K EUR)
Good communications skills with external and internal resources and stakeholders.
Good writing and analytical skills for design activity.
Basic knowledge of server and software package administration.
User experience related to some current ERP or workflow management system such as SAP, Oracle, Siebel or Remedy.
Proficiency in work procedures related to server, Workstation, communication equipment installation as well as rack assembly, electrical installations, cabling, patching and other maintenance activity around control and data centers.
Experience in a 24/7, mission critical environment.
Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent
Knowledge of a cabling management system and/or a DCIM system such as APC Struxtureware, Nlyte, ABB Decathlon, Emerson Trellis is a distinct advantage
Fluency in English is essential and a good knowledge of written and spoken German is desirable.
This is a freelance contract assignment with an initial period of 3 years starting in April 2013 with two options to extend for further periods of one year each.
Pactum have supplied professional recruitment services to clients throughout the UK and across continental Europe since 1988. We operate as a group of practices focussed onto specific markets and have been successfully recruiting for the Space sector since 2002.