Our client located in Horsham. PA is currently looking for a Data Center Administrator for a long term contract assignment. The selected candidate will posess the following: <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Job Description: <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'> <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>   <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'> Under minimal supervision, provides daily support to Data Center Operations.  Plans and administers installation of hardware equipment, software, and maintenance.  Prepare reports as requested or on a periodic basis to provide a proactive support structure.  Works in conjunction with technical colleagues to rectify data errors, assess needs and develop solutions to make processes more efficient.  Ensure proper backup and recovery procedures are in place. <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>   <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'> Job Responsibilities: <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>   ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Oversees day-to-day operations of production data center environment. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Responsible for running a 24x7x365 operation to meet service level agreements (SLAs). ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Oversees systems monitoring, backups, storage, job scheduling, and systems management reporting. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Tracks and maintains inventory for equipment and other related items. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Schedules hardware upgrades, maintenance, and all environmental changes. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Develops procedures and schedules for the proper handling and disposal of equipment. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Upgrades documentation periodically for proper operating procedures for all systems at all locations. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Obtains timely approval of contracts to ensure that equipment is properly covered. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Works with Technical Staff to determine current and future hardware and software needs. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Prepares reports as requested or on a periodic basis. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Ensures that back-ups of data are performed on a regular basis. <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>   <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Preferred Skills: <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'> <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>   ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Familiarity with functional operations of server, storage, and network functions. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>General understanding of all Datacenter Operations and Functions (Production Operations, Network, Change Control, DR/Business recovery practices, Helpdesk, and Facilities) with a focus on Systems Mgt. and Storage technologies. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Familiarity of system tools (System Insight Manager, Application Manager and Tripwire). ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'> Datacenter/Server Consolidation Project Experience ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Server Platform Technologies (Wintel – HP) skill set. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Storage Platform Technologies (SAN/NAS) including Hardware & Software (HP/Compellent) ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'> Datacenter/Server Operational Components (Monitoring, Management, etc.) ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Asset Management (Experience with tools/process) Other Technologies (VMWare/Virtualization, etc.) ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Facilities Management (Power, HAVC, etc.) ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Analyzes problems and implements solutions within a reasonable timeframe. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a “can do” approach to work. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures. ·         <SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt'>Accepts direction and feedback from managers and follow through appropriately.