Friday, January 04, 2008

NOC Technician in DALLAS, TX

Robert Half Technology, the world's leader in technology staffing, is currently seeking a NOC Technician for a 6-9 Month Contract with a Law firm based in Downtown Dallas.

Description:
Monitors operations of Data Center and related systems and respond to alarms that arise. Responds to requests / tickets sent to IT Operations. Escalates significant systems issues / requests / tickets to the appropriate individual within IT Operations & Infrastructure or other I.T. group. Provides the monitoring function for the IT group to mitigate risk and the communication link between Operations & Infrastructure group and other I.T. and non I.T. groups.

Duties:

- Monitors day to day operations of the data centers and provides the needed assistance to all IT / Stakeholder groups.

- Monitor systems including

o Network Communications/bandwidth usage
o Server system performance
o Directory services (AD, DNS, LDAP, etc)
o Storage systems
o Telecommunications systems
o Messaging systems data flow
o Monitor initial security events - internal or perimeter systems (Denial of service, Hackers, logins to unauthorized systems, etc.)

- Responds to requests / tickets directed towards the IT Operations group and if necessary escalates to appropriate groups or individuals
- Generates tickets to address significant monitored events and if necessary escalates to appropriate groups or individuals
- Report to IT Operations Manager any monitoring trends that indicate a need to adjust a system’s monitoring parameters or modify its infrastructure
- Provides IT Operations & Infrastructure management & other IT groups with reports to assist in order to maintain determined SLA/quality standards and for proactive planning.
- Manages print queues, routine data loads/extracts, etc.
- Run routine reports.
- Communicates scheduled and unscheduled network / systems outages to appropriate groups
- Provide support to IT Operations Manager and Operations & Infrastructure group as needed
- Provide IT Operations Manager with periodic reports & briefings on systems availability using monitoring system tools.
- Required to participate in after hours “on call” function
- Other duties as assigned
<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Requirements:

- 1+ year(s) experience supporting Windows based Server and Storage architecture
- Good understanding of Network communications
- Good understanding of Network topologies, etc
- Good knowledge & understanding of client (PC's) interaction with back-end systems.
- Knowledge of Cisco internetwork devices
- Knowledge of SNMP network monitoring


Benefits Offered While on Contract:

-MEDICAL INSURANCE
-PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE
-VISION:
-TERM LIFE WITH ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT
-SHORT TERM DISABILITY
-DIRECT DEPOSIT
-WEEKLY PAY
-ONLINE TRAINING
-HOLIDAY PAY
-REFERRAL BONUSES
-BONUS PAY


For position consideration, please email resumes to: or apply online at www.rht.com. Please reference "NOC Technician" in the subject line of your correspondence.

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