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TISTA Science and Technology Data Center Installation Engineer in Austin, Texas
Overview
Are you aData Center Installation Engineerwizard eager to wield your expertise for the betterment of millions? If the answer is yes, an exciting opportunity may be on the horizon for you.
TISTAassociates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!
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Responsibilities
Work with the team and the VA PM to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results and/or project objectives
Responsible for project tasks as assigned within the technical area
Responsible for following VA process and procedures within the technical area
Execute deployment or decommissioning of simple and complex IT systems and network hardware
Conduct inventory and property management tasks on a regular interval, as directed by the VA PM
Handle shipping/receiving tasks associated with data center (IT equipment, cabling, racks, etc.)
Prepare asset reports as required
Adhere to task order specifications and established policies and procedures by reporting any noted discrepancies to the COR, Government VA PM, or management
Work with various groups – facility groups, IT professionals, project managers and the VA client
Qualifications
Must have prior experience in installing copper/fiber cabling (including terminating both) and racking/stacking IT equipment in a data center environment
Must be able to efficiently troubleshoot connectivity issues in the data center and/or to telecommunication rooms
Be able to document/confirm the current environment and configuration
Must be able to prepare correspondence, memoranda, reports and related documents as required by ITOPS IO standards or other directives provided by the Government COR/VA PM
Must be able to prepare reports required for tracking progress as required
Must Produce high quality technical documents (technical writing skills)
Experience with use of ticketing system, such as ServiceNow
Must be able to lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs.; occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing more than 100 lbs.
Must be able to install IT equipment (servers, storage, switches, etc.) into enclosed cabinets
Must be able to pull Ethernet and fiber cables, both overhead and under a raised floor
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Must be able to climb and balance (stairs, ladders, scaffolds, etc.)
Specific vision abilities required – close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust/focus
Experience using Microsoft products
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline with 5+ years’ experience
Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education (13 years total)
Clearance:
The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation
Location:
Department of Veteran's Affairs(100% Onsite)
Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM CST Time)
Austin Information Technology Center
Department of Veteran's Affairs
1615 Woodward St
Austin, TX 78741
United States
TISTA Science and Technology Corporation,a CMMI Maturity Level 3 company, focuses on delivering information technology and professional services to Federal and State agencies. TISTA is recognized in 2019 by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US. TISTA is also a recipient of 2019 Top Veteran-Owned Companies by the Washington Business Journal. TISTA also received a 2018 Moxie Award in the GovCon category.
Here at TISTA Science and Technology, we value Veterans and encourage all to apply!
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Employment Transparency:
TISTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of TISTA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. TISTA will refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against, employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.
The EEO is the Law poster is available here, and the poster supplement is availablehere. (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf)
The Pay Transparency Policy is availablehere. (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Tista is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail torecruiting@tistatech.comor call (301) 968-3420 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
TISTA is a federal contractor and is subject to the federal contractor COVID requirements under the new FAR/DFARS clauses and must comply with the incorporated Guidance.
If the candidate is hired to perform work on or in connection with one of TISTA’s federal contracts, TISTA is contractually obligated to ask the candidate to verify and show proof of vaccination status and the candidate will be required to comply with mask and social distancing requirements imposed by the FAR/DFARS as well as any additional requirements imposed by TISTA’s customers for any required onsite work.
Job ID2024-5288
Job LocationsUS-TX-Austin