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Data Center Technician- Chicago area

at M & T Bank in Rochester, Illinois, United States

Job Description

This position will provide onsite support to our Chicago Data Center located in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Overview:

Responsible for effective installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware related infrastructure. Ensures Data Center standards are complied with and policies and procedures are followed as outlined.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Interpret and refine project requirements through active written and verbal communication with engineering staff and other less technical team members.

+ Assign appropriate rack space, infrastructure cables and ports, LAN switch ports, and management switch ports.

+ Accept delivery and pick-up of equipment, staging equipment for installation and pick-up, and proper handling of shipping documents

+ Install and remove routers, switches, servers, security appliances, and other equipment, as well as copper cable, fiber cable, racks, patch panels, and other infrastructure components commonly found in a data center environment.

+ Engage with the project team to ensure all projects are implemented in step with documented processes, procedures, and standards and with minimal impact to the business.

+ Develop and maintain adequate documentation to allow peer review prior to implementation and to ensure efficiency of future maintenance activities.

+ Interact with others to clearly explain technical requirements, instructions, and status through written and verbal communication with individuals of varied technical knowledge and at all organizational levels.

+ Complete evening responsibilities as scheduled as well as 24×7 on call as required.

+ Maintain familiarity with carrier circuits, infrastructure trunks, management networks, DMZ structure, SAN networking and terminal servers.

+ Install and assist in configuring and troubleshooting various Data Center technologies including, but not limited to, LAN and SAN connections, fabric interconnect, SAN, server farm and terminal server cabling.

+ Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.

+ Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.

+ Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

+ Complete other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

Minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or work experience

Knowledge of server/storage/network hardware.

Strong interest in learning new DC concepts.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience solving problems on servers, networking devices and IT equipment.

Experience taking on-call shifts and ability to respond to critical events as needed.

Experience raising issues to Sr. staff and management as needed.

IT Hardware Concepts knowledge (RAID, SAN, SCIS, Linux/Unix, GRUB)

Education and Experience Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Technology or related field

Certifications or special training in related technologies

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $91,061.75 – $151,769.58 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.

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Job Posting: JC257250543

Posted On: Mar 23, 2024

Updated On: May 01, 2024

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