FirstLight is a leading telecommunications company with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. We are dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions to our customers while fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

As part of the Data Center Operations Team a Data Center & Security Services Technician provides 24/7 call center service to our data center and cloud service customers, fielding incoming calls, emails, and other forms of communication, opening and working tickets, and escalating inquires where needed to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner. The Data Center & Security Services Technician monitors alerts associated with the physical environment of our data centers, maintains access control and security monitoring of all FirstLight facilities, and provides other assistance as it relates to toll fraud, hosting and other technical support. The schedule for this position is Saturday-Wednesday, 12:00am-8:00am, onsite.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Field incoming calls, emails, and other forms of communication for data center and cloud service customers, opening and working tickets and escalating inquires where needed, ensuring timely response to customers and applicable parties.

• Maintain and manage facility access to all FirstLight facilities as well as 3rd party sites that we collocate out of. This includes processing access requests, producing and shipping access cards, and providing remote access after validating credentials.

• Monitor alerts for changes in environmental conditions (temperature and power levels) for the data centers, escalating to appropriate teams for repair where warranted.

• Provide remote security monitoring of FirstLight facilities including responding to internal and external alarms and reviewing site footage for reported incidents.

• Monitor the FirstLight voice network for Domestic and International Toll Fraud responding to cases of suspected fraud to prevent further costs from accumulating. Work with both customers and internal teams to identify and resolve Toll Fraud incidents.

• Manage customer DNS hosting requests, processing record updates and removal through IP management software. Troubleshoot and support customer website and email services on cPanel platform.

• Receive and review DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) and IP abuse complaints from 3rd parties (Copyright Holders, other providers) to determine validity and source, relaying information to the customer when necessary. Investigate subpoenas as they related to internal IPs.

• Provide hands-on assistance in local data centers. Examples include but are not limited to equipment reboots, swapping components, installing gear, completing cross connects, providing vendor escort, and general maintenance.

• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have thorough technical aptitude and ability to navigate multiple systems and technologies. Ability to communicate professionally through all types of media with customers, associates, and management, with the ability to exhibit poise, composure, and confidence when confronting stressful situations. Must have strong work ethic, be well organized, and reliable. Ability to work independently and with a team with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. High degree of integrity required with the ability to deal with confidential customer information.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) plus two-three (2-3) years relevant experience with preferred or a combination of education and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk, use hands and fingers, handle objects or controls, talk and hear, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About FirstLight

FirstLight provides fiber-optic data, Internet, data center, cloud and voice services to enterprise and carrier customers throughout the Northeast connecting more than 13,000 locations in service with more than 125,000 locations serviceable by our more than 25,000-route mile network. FirstLight offers a robust suite of advanced telecommunications products featuring a comprehensive portfolio of high bandwidth connectivity solutions including Ethernet, wavelength, and dark fiber services as well as dedicated Internet access solutions, data center, cloud and voice services. FirstLight’s clientele includes national cellular providers and wireline carriers and many leading enterprises, spanning high tech manufacturing and research, hospitals and healthcare, banking and financial, secondary education, colleges and universities, and local and state governments.

FirstLight is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, and inclusion. We recognize that our differences are assets that strengthen us as a team, and FirstLight is committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and recognized. FirstLight Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with state and federal laws, FirstLight’s equal opportunity policy is that all applicants and employees are treated equally by the company with respect to employment opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or veteran disability.