Data Center Analyst

Job Title: Data Center Analyst
Location/ Work Structure: Hybrid Onsite – Columbus, Ohio

Who we are:
Vernovis is a Total Talent Solutions company that specializes in Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance & Accounting functions. At Vernovis, we help these professionals achieve their career goals, matching them with innovative projects and dynamic direct hire opportunities in Ohio and across the Midwest. 
Client Overview:
Vernovis partnering with a large utilities provider to onboard an IT Analyst in the Data Center and Disaster Recovery area.

If interested please contact Travis at tbrush@vernovis.com
 What You'll Do:

    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts
    • 4+ years of experience in medium-to-large Data Center operations
    • 4+ years of hands-on experience with Windows Server Administration, Active Directory Administration, VMWare vCenter administration, VMware vRealize (vRA) Automation, VMWare vRealize Operations (vROps) Automation, etc.
    • Experience working closely with service providers and delegating operational activities to them, as directed by the manager
    • Knowledge of IT infrastructure components, trends, and best practices
    • Solid skills with enterprise-class servers, operating systems and productivity software
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills

What Experience You'll Have:

    • Facilitate cross-functional oversight and governance to ensure all aspects of the IT Data Center portfolio are included in short-medium-long term planning and prioritization.
    • Understand Internal Audit findings and work on a comprehensive plans to remediate those.
    • Provide the organization with visibility into the long-term roadmap for functional and technical changes to the portfolio.
    • Ensure all analysts are aligned on expectations for the quality and thoroughness of deliverables; review the work of less experienced staff and ensure consistency across the portfolio.
    • Work closely with IT Infrastructure Architects, IT Application, IT Office of the CIO, and business unit professionals, project managers and other areas of NiSource, and Service Providers to perform and/or support operational processes, including procurement and payment processing, spending optimization, and expense management related to infrastructure services.

The Vernovis Difference: (Delete this segment if direct hire)
Vernovis offers Health, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Short & Long -Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, and 401K.
Vernovis does not accept inquiries from Corp to Corp recruiting companies. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and not violate any immigration or discrimination laws.
Vernovis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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