Senior IT Support Consultant
UIOWAThe HCIS Data Center Facilities Management has a wide range of responsibilities and skills needed to manage the data centers and technology rooms. This position requires 24x7 response to failures and threats to these spaces and controls access to them. This position is an on-site position at the Medical Center University Campus.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for monitoring equipment and space from an MEP perspective and responding to data trends, alarms and Preventative Maintenance scheduling.
Responsible for capacity planning of data centers MEP, Infrastructure, Network/SAN.
Responsible for capacity planning of technology rooms MEP.
Support troubleshooting of server hardware, networks, and support equipment in HCIS data centers and telecom closets. Includes install of customer swappable parts inside servers and other equipment with directions from Systems Administrators.
Escort all contractors into IT spaces to fix equipment and new installations or projects inside.
Manage MEP capital and operational projects relating to HCIS Data Centers.
Occasional travel in the state of Iowa.
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Perform physical tasks such as swapping UPS batteries and installing Servers.
Salary: 5A
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including 24 days of paid vacation per year to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits.
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Location: Onsite - University Medical Center Downtown (MCD)
Staff Type: Professional & Scientific
Type of Position: Regular
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
Experience in installing network racked equipment (Servers, Appliances) with wire management skills and attention to detail and documentation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to move and install equipment.
A valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with supporting large capacity UPS systems and the infrastructure upstream and downstream.
Experience with Controls systems such as Johnson Controls, Siemens, Struxureware, or other SNMP/Modbus based platforms.
Understand Network topologies and support of network equipment such as Cisco.
Customer support skills with good communication and collaboration.
Strong writing and documentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office for communication/collaboration and documentation.
To be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission of relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For any additional questions, please contact Mike Ryan at Michael-j-ryan@uiowa.edu