Associate IT Specialist - Military veterans preferred

The Associate IT Specialist participates in the installation, removal, and relocation of all computer hardware within the Enterprise Data Centers under the direction of others. This role will support the planning, installing, and maintaining of large hardware and fiber cabling within data centers and other building facilities.

• Support the planning, coordinating, installing, relocating, and removal of large-scale computer and peripheral equipment along with the associated changes of building facilities.
• Maintain customer satisfaction over the full range of physical plant services provided by the IT organization.
• Participate in the selection of vendors to support the data center environment
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of a Data Center Infrastructure Management solution
• Interact with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to recommend services and products.
• Handle the installation, removal, and relocation of all computer hardware within the Enterprise Data Centers under the supervision of others
• Under the guidance of others, operate the data hall in a predictable, reliable and robust manner.
• Follow procedures to receive stage, install and connect computer equipment into the data hall under the guidance and supervision of others.
• Install and maintain copper and fiber cabling plants in the data centers.
• Follow procedures to de-install and remove equipment from the data hall.
• Utilize tools to monitor the data hall including power consumption, equipment inlet temperature, life safety events and support equipment alerts.
• Utilize a spare depot to replace failed rack/monitoring/cabling/power components as needed.
• Assist with other projects as may be required to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the group and other business/technical entities.
• Assist and participate with Change Management preparations and implementations, providing technical subject matter expertise.
• Provide periodic 24/7 on-call support of specific functions.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.

This position is eligible to work in the office three days a week and has the option to work remotely two days a week.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The
Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Education

• Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or in lieu of a degree, at least 2 years of experience enterprise-wide hardware support (work experience or a combination of education and work experience in the field of enterprise-wide hardware support)

Skills and Experience

• Required
  • 0-2 years of experience in enterprise-wide software support with basic knowledge of software development methodologies
  • Previous experience in equipment installations and other data center activities
  • Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors
    • Technical Skills
      • Networking cabling
      • PC and Server Hardware troubleshooting
      • System Configuration
      • Network protocols
      • Electrical power standards
      • Cloud Technologies & Platforms
      • Data Analysis
      • Monitoring and Logging
      • Data Warehousing & ETL Processes
      • Reporting Tools
• Preferred
  • Basic Scripting (PowerShell and Visual Basic)

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.? All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.