Blue Pearl
L3 DC Operations Analyst-BCPDR
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- lagos, Nigeria
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Full description
We are seeking a highly skilled L3 DC Operations Analyst to manage and support software and hardware asset management (SAM/HAM) processes and modern data center operations, excluding legacy systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in asset lifecycle management, compliance, troubleshooting escalated issues, and optimizing modern data center technologies.
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Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Asset Management (SAM/HAM):
- Oversee the complete lifecycle of data center software and hardware assets, from procurement to decommissioning.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of all assets using asset management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Flexera, Snow).
- Ensure compliance with licensing agreements and regulatory standards.
- Monitor asset utilization to identify optimization opportunities and cost-saving measures.
- Support audits by preparing accurate and detailed reports on software and hardware assets.
Data Center Operations (Excluding Legacy Systems):
- Provide L3 support for escalated issues related to modern data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networks.
- Implement and maintain automation processes for monitoring, alerting, and resolving operational issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system uptime, performance, and scalability.
- Manage integrations between cloud services and on-premises data center resources.
- Troubleshoot and resolve escalated incidents, perform root cause analysis, and prevent recurring issues.
Compliance and Governance:
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, industry standards, and ITIL best practices.
- Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure software licensing and hardware management align with regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for policies, procedures, and workflows.
Optimization and Continuous Improvement:
- Identify inefficiencies in asset management or data center operations and implement improvement initiatives.
- Research emerging technologies and make recommendations for system upgrades or changes.
- Mentor and train L1/L2 support teams on asset management practices and operational standards.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
- Expertise in SAM/HAM tools like ServiceNow, Flexera, or Snow License Manager.
- Strong understanding of modern data center technologies, including servers, virtualization, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and storage systems.
- Proficiency with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or DataDog.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting.
- Working knowledge of ITIL frameworks and asset lifecycle management.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in data center operations or IT asset management.
- Prior experience in an L3 role with escalated issue resolution and advanced troubleshooting.
- Proven track record in optimizing SAM/HAM processes and ensuring compliance.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work across teams and with vendors.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.