Business Title: Data Center, Lead Engineer I

　　Requisition Number: 109906 - 87

　　Function: Business Support Services

　　Area of Interest:

　　State: TX

　　City: Dallas

　　Description:

　　Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

　　KPMG is currently seeking a Data Center, Lead Engineer I to join our Digital Nexus Technology organization.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Manage the daily operations of the data center, including server hardware, network infrastructure, and data center security

　　Ensure the availability and reliability of all data center systems and services

　　Develop and maintain data center policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices

　　Monitor and analyze data center performance metrics to plan for future requirements, identify areas for improvement and implement solutions

　　Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of data center systems with other enterprise systems

　　Maintain DC hardware asset lifecycle processes including HD & Media destruction

　　Qualifications:

　　Minimum five years of recent experience in data center management, with a focus on data center planning, hardware installations, network infrastructure, and data center security

　　Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred

　　ServiceNow AMDB, Inventory Management as well as Incident & Change Management

　　Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for data center management, including ITIL, ISO 27001, and NIST; experience with Cloud & Virtualization technologies, such as Azure, VMware or Hyper-V, is a plus

　　Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical network and infrastructure cabling issues; experience in the following is preferred: Sunbird dcTRACK and PowerIQ administration; Raritan Command Center KVM/Console infrastructure and administration;

　　Solid communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with other IT teams and stakeholders; strong leadership and management skills; able to mentor teammates, assist team with knowledge transfer & coaching; good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel

　　Experienced mechanical competency, working on delicate computer equipment; ability to lift and install heavy computer equipment; ability to work onsite five days/week

　　US Citizenship is required

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　　KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link ( https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

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