Data Center Interconnection Specialist at CoreSite, LLC in San Jose, California

Job Description:

The Data Center Interconnection Specialist reports to the Manager Data Center Interconnection and is a member of CoreSite's network engineering team.

This position provides technical expertise in the design, engineering, and implementation of CoreSite inside and outside cable plant. The candidate will have an expert level of knowledge regarding cable design and layout. They will provide engineering designs to construction team on interconnection design standards. The candidate will work with local field operations teams to support capacity augments as well as new builds.

This role is responsible for assisting in leading the management and integration of the Data Center Inventory Management software system. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating between DCIM vendor, IT systems group, and Field Operations personnel to integrate DCIM system into the order workflow process. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for maintaining the data integrity of the system and continue to work with the Field Operations SME's to support the MACD process.

Under minimal supervision, the Data Center Interconnection Specialist will perform advanced level functions in support of a multi-site service provider environment. The candidate will provide technical assistance and perform problem resolution on application issues and advanced interconnection issues.

Manage medium to large scale complex projects affecting the entire plant. Assist in the design of the company fiber network architecture and detailed technical configuration.

Duties:

• Design and architecture of current and future interconnection technology needs of company with emphasis on optimizations to current architectures, high availability configurations, and new product offerings.
• Implementation of DCIM platform into production workflow.
• Occasional travel to data center sites for planning, installation, or support needs
• Attendance at industry trade shows such as needed.
• Establish and maintain testing standards for interconnection products
• Work to improve processes related to interconnection product delivery
• Establish engineering standards for MDF, IDF, intra-building connectivity, and outside plant connectivity.
• Provide training to new hire field operations personal as well as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Produce network topology diagrams for existing and new infrastructures for sales, customers, marketing, and other internal needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong leadership skills  Excels in a team-oriented work environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Exhibits a strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in data center interconnection design and operations.
• 2+ years' experience with managing physical cable plants
• 2+ years' experience with DCIM tools.
• Experiencing running MDF/IDF architecture
• Experience in multi-tenant data center environments
• Preferred experience in data center or telecommunications industry
• Preferred experience TIA/EIA environments
• Two year college/trade education preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation:

Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $85,000 and $105,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15 percent discount
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidays
• School visitation and elder care paid time off
• Parental leave, adoption and surrogacy benefits, and family planning/fertility support
• Wellness reimbursement program & wellness incentive program
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass
• Education reimbursement and student loan debt assistance program
• Employee assistance program, childcare resources, personal finance management support, and student loan debt assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Charitable matching program

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