Introduction to blithequark
At blithequark, we are committed to excellence in the aviation industry, and our IT Offices Group plays a vital role in ensuring the functional sustainability of our critical infrastructure. As a leader in the field, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service, innovative solutions, and unparalleled career opportunities for our employees. If you are a highly motivated and experienced IT professional looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity with blithequark.
Job Overview
As an IT Business Analyst – IT Offices, you will provide expert IT administration, project management, and support to ensure the operational sustainability of our critical infrastructure that supports our airport communication spaces. This is a full-time, remote position that offers a competitive salary of $26 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in IT project management, preferably in a high-availability communication room or data center operating environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide IT administration of all site implementations, inventories, infrastructure planning, and maintenance activities for server farm and remote communication room critical infrastructure
- Offer IT support to IT labs to align our client application and engineering teams with workstations, hardware, and access to test their applications
- Coordinate remotely with professional services responsible for critical infrastructure maintenance and break-fix activities at remote communication rooms
- Manage, operate, maintain, and monitor all critical facilities infrastructure for server farm and remote communication room equipment
- Develop server farm and remote communication room standards for space, power, cooling, and physical layer IT infrastructure
- Support IT Offices campus fiber ring to maintain the integrity and service continuity of the Atlanta airport and campus facilities underground fiber ring
- Propose and implement departmental policies, guidelines, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with all governing corporate standards and regulations
- Manage server farm and remote communication room standards capital enhancements, upgrades, and improvements
- Select IT and critical facilities services, ensuring accurate documentation, obtaining the best prices for products and services, and ensuring that vendors fulfill their contractual commitments
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following essential qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in IT project management, preferably in a high-availability communication room or data center operating environment
- Knowledge of data center technology and critical facilities infrastructure
- Project management experience with remote communication room standards capital upgrades, overhauls, and improvements
- Capital forecasting and project management for airport critical equipment life cycle replacement
- Support of Corporate Real Estate projects that interface with remote communication room design/work as an IT Offices representative and on-site assessment reporting
- Space, UPS power, and critical cooling capacity management
- Selection of critical facilities services, ensuring accurate documentation, obtaining the best prices for products and services, and ensuring that vendors fulfill their contractual commitments
- Manages the design, implementation, and vendor support of the appropriate electrical power, A/C, fire suppression, security, floor maintenance, and cabling programs for communication rooms
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following preferred qualifications will give you an upper hand in this role:
- 4-year degree or 5 or more years of relevant experience
- IT project management experience with (at least 3 years) inside a high-availability communication room or data center operating environment, daily operational requirements, and the operation of production systems and equipment
Skills and Competencies
To excel in this position, you will need to possess the following skills and competencies:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain effective communication and relationships with supervisory team, vendors, and peers
- Knowledge of server farm technology and critical facilities infrastructure
- Project management experience with remote communication room standards capital upgrades, overhauls, and improvements
- Capital forecasting and project management for airport critical equipment life cycle replacement
- Support of Corporate Real Estate projects that interface with remote communication room design/work as an IT Offices representative and on-site assessment reporting
- Space, UPS power, and critical cooling capacity management
- Selection of critical facilities services, ensuring accurate documentation, obtaining the best prices for products and services, and ensuring that vendors fulfill their contractual commitments
- Manages the design, implementation, and vendor support of the appropriate electrical power, A/C, fire suppression, security, floor maintenance, and cabling programs for communication rooms
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At blithequark, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As an IT Business Analyst – IT Offices, you will have access to a range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Access to training and development programs
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
- A dynamic and supportive work environment
Work Environment and Company Culture
At blithequark, we pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive company culture. As an employee, you can expect:
- A dynamic and supportive work environment
- A culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Opportunities for collaboration and teamwork
- A commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance
- A range of employee benefits and perks, including competitive compensation, paid time off, and access to discounts and savings programs
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
As an IT Business Analyst – IT Offices at blithequark, you can expect a competitive compensation package, including:
- Hourly rate of $26 per hour
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Access to discounts and savings programs, including travel, entertainment, and retail discounts
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Conclusion
If you are a highly motivated and experienced IT professional looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with blithequark. As an IT Business Analyst – IT Offices, you will play a critical role in ensuring the operational sustainability of our critical infrastructure and will have access to a range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join a leader in the aviation industry and take your career to new heights. Apply now to become a part of the blithequark team!
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