Salary: $60/hr
Job Type: Contract (6 Months)
Work Location Type: On site
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Experience Required (yrs): 10
Function: Information Technology
Experience Level: Mid-senior
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Description:
Desirable Skills:
- Experience: 10+ years.
- Skills: Data Center Discovery and Migration.
Must Have Technical / Functional Skills:
- 7+ years of experience in Data Center Discovery and Migration.
- Strong experience with structured cabling systems including fiber (SM/MM) and copper (Cat5e/6/6a).
- Proficiency in cable documentation, labeling standards, and connectivity mapping.
- Hands-on knowledge of DCIM platforms (Sunbird preferred) for asset, capacity, and connectivity management.
- Ability to maintain accurate patching records, rack elevations, and device templates.
- Strong skills in AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio for rack, floor, and network diagramming.
- Experience mapping NIC ports, switch ports, MAC addresses, and interface roles.
- Understanding of firmware data currency, device models, templates, and configuration accuracy.
- Familiarity with workflow, change management, and MACD processes.
- Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and audit readiness.
- Ability to collaborate with network, server, and data center operations teams.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Maintain complete and accurate structured cabling documentation across fiber and copper plant.
- Update and manage rack layouts, elevations, cabling paths, and network diagrams using AutoCAD/Visio.
- Administer Sunbird DCIM (or equivalent) for asset tracking, capacity planning, and connectivity mapping.
- Document NIC card layouts, including mapping to patch panels, switch ports, MAC details, speeds, and interface type (Prod/Mgmt/iDRAC).
- Keep device inventory, firmware data, and DCIM model libraries current and compliant.
- Ensure all moves/adds/changes (MACD) are accurately logged and reflected in DCIM.
- Support quarterly/annual audits, compliance checks, and data center governance activities.
- Collaborate with cabling vendors, network teams, and server teams to maintain accurate end to end connectivity maps.
- Maintain device templates, rack layouts, and structured cabling databases for capacity planning and forecasting.
- Provide visual diagrams and documentation for new deployments, expansions, or migrations.
Generic Managerial Skills (If Any):
- Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach in identifying and resolving issues.
- Familiarity with change control processes and ITIL best practices.
- Experience working in enterprise datacenter environment.
