Data Center Connectivity Discovery & Port Mapping Engineer

Xcel Cabling, LLC
Denver, United States of America
21 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 114K

Job location

Remote
Denver, United States of America

Tech stack

Big Data
Data Centers
Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM)
IBM Mainframe
Multi-protocol Systems
Microsoft Visio
Network Architecture
Cisco Nexus Switches
Migration Manager
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Pure Storage
Data Management
Cisco networks

Job description

Xcel Structural Cabling is seeking an experienced Senior Data Center Discovery Engineer to perform a comprehensive Connectivity Discovery & Port Mapping engagement within a live enterprise data center environment. The successful candidate will document network, storage, SAN, fiber, power, and infrastructure dependencies required to support a large-scale data center migration from Boulder, Colorado to Dallas, Texas., * Perform detailed port-by-port network discovery.

  • Document switch-to-switch connectivity.
  • Document server-to-switch relationships.
  • Trace and document fiber infrastructure.
  • Validate SAN and storage connectivity.
  • Document firewall and WAN/MPLS relationships.
  • Perform rack inventory validation.
  • Create detailed rack elevations.
  • Validate power dependencies and PDU assignments.
  • Document inter-rack dependencies.
  • Review and validate existing infrastructure documentation.
  • Support migration planning and future-state design activities.

Technical Requirements

Network Infrastructure

  • Cisco Nexus
  • Cisco UCS
  • Core Switching
  • Firewall Infrastructure
  • WAN/MPLS Connectivity

Storage & SAN

  • IBM Mainframe Environments
  • IBM XIV Storage
  • Pure Storage
  • Dell PowerScale
  • SAN Fabrics
  • HBA Connectivity

Infrastructure

  • Fiber Tracing
  • Copper Connectivity Validation
  • Patch Panel Documentation
  • Rack Elevations
  • Power Mapping
  • Dependency Analysis

Deliverables

The engineer will assist in developing:

  • Connectivity Matrix
  • Port Mapping Documentation
  • Fiber Matrix
  • SAN Matrix
  • Rack Elevations
  • Power Dependency Matrix
  • Current-State Architecture
  • Migration Dependency Report
  • Future-State Design Inputs

Requirements

Do you have experience in Technical writing for network engineers?, This role requires hands-on experience working within active production environments where service interruption is not permitted., * 7+ years enterprise data center experience

  • Experience working in live production environments
  • Experience performing port mapping and connectivity discovery
  • Experience with SAN infrastructure
  • Experience with enterprise storage platforms
  • Experience with fiber tracing and structured cabling systems
  • Strong documentation and diagramming skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

  • IBM Mainframe experience
  • IBM XIV Storage experience
  • Pure Storage experience
  • Dell PowerScale experience
  • HyperFlex experience
  • Data center relocation experience
  • Equinix or colocation experience
  • Visio documentation experience
  • DCIM platform experience

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to work within raised-floor environments
  • Ability to trace cabling throughout cabinet rows
  • Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs as required

Benefits & conditions

Up to $55 an hour - Temporary, Contract

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