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About the Role
This role provides on-site technical support for network infrastructure, hardware installations, and data center operations through remote NOC. This role is hands-on, requiring physical tasks such as equipment installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and local site-to-site travel. Technicians serve as the on-site extension of the remote NOC and engineering teams, ensuring smooth operations, rapid response to issues, and accurate documentation. This role requires working onsite daily at our client's facility and requires an annual flu shot. We support this client 24/7, so this role could include evenings or weekends.
Responsibilities
- Provide Smart Hands support for network/server hardware (rack/stack, cabling, hardware swaps).
- Troubleshoot and resolve physical connectivity issues, including cable tracing, module/port replacements, and resets.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance, hardware upgrades, and emergency repairs.
- Power cycling, console access setup, and module disk/power replacements as directed by remote teams.
- Document work performed, maintain service logs, and update appropriate systems.
- Respond to ticketing system, update tickets to track information and maintain SLAs.
- Support inventory management, shipping/receiving, and site readiness tasks.
- Respond to emergency situations and participate in rotating on-call schedules.
- Follow safety protocols and adhere to operational procedures and change management policies.
- Provides leadership of projects; contributes to the design of telecommunications/network systems
- Translates business parameters and objectives into functional and/or technical requirements
Requirements
- 5+ years of IT experience
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Personal vehicle for travel between sites
- High school diploma or trade school training or relevant experience
- Able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and perform physically demanding tasks
- Reliable transportation and a clean, insurable driving record
- Fully vaccinated for flu (as required for hospital access)
- Basic console access and configuration knowledge
Skills
- Strong understanding of networking (OSI Layers 2 & 3), cabling, and data center operations
- Familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, UPS systems, and electrical/cooling infrastructure
- Experience with Visio, testing tools, and interpreting floor plans
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with structured cabling (copper/fiber) and environmental monitoring tools
- Experience with Service Now or similar ticketing/change management systems
- Strong time management, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
- Availability for shift work, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Cisco certifications (CCNA, etc.)
Location
- Syracuse, New York (US-NY), United States (US)
Work Type
- Onsite
- Shift work
- Weekends
- Holidays
- Emergency callouts
Experience Level
- 5+ years of IT experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or trade school training or relevant experience
Salary/Compensations
- $79,480 – 119,220
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution
- Flexible spending or health savings account
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short and long term disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance
- Participation in a 401k program with company match
- Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits
About the Company
- NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100.
- We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation.
- We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services.
- Our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.
- As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries.
- We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.
- NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
- Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites.
- This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs.
- While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements.
- For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs.
- At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.
Equal Opportunity
- NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.