Assoc Implementation Del Eng
The Global Services Associate Program (GSAP) hires candidates locally and trains them centrally. Our Associates are developed through a structured program that combines intensive training and on-the-job mentored experience. This intensive role based-training includes an introduction to the storage industry, best practices and methodologies and the EMC way of doing business. For technical associates, training includes hands-on work with EMC products and platforms, operating systems and storage infrastructure tools. Associates will also receive the foundation necessary to achieve technical certifications (EMC and Non-EMC).
General Summary
The Associate Implementation Delivery Engineer will be providing services to EMC customers. The extent of these services will include installing, upgrading, configuring, troubleshooting and supporting EMC products, and the integration of these products with others in a dynamic customer environment.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Functions:
- Provides software related custom integration and implementation support of EMC products at customer sites involving unique environments and configurations; this may include pre-site inspection, initial installation, troubleshooting, implementation, customization, integration, and product orientation for the customer.
- Performs basic to moderately complex and/or extended-stay software implementations. Implementation functions may include; configuring network interfaces, configuring file systems, configuring IP/FC/iSCSI Host Base Adapters (HBAs), running scripts, zoning and masking, installing and upgrading software/code, testing/validating final product solution and developing appropriate customer configuration guides.
- Installs or upgrades EMC software and hardware products in an Open Systems environment. Installation functions include: technical planning, design review including providing feedback on solution, the creation of implementation configuration files, running/storing cable, defining and applying hardware/software settings and setting up remote support.
- Demonstrate system capabilities, review software operation and management tools, and provide information to customer concerning the operation and use of EMC products. Maintains awareness of existing or potential customer software/hardware and machine situations.
- Proactively alerts customer and manager of potential problems based upon strong working knowledge of software and hardware compatibility within the customer's environment.
- Actively works to educate others in the region and nationally on potential problems and resolutions.
- May occasionally support other activities as needed.
Customer Functions:
- Ensures a high degree of customer satisfaction through resolution of customer situations, handling product issues, pre-installation site planning, installations/implementations, and upgrades.
- Successfully manages relations with customers utilizing negotiation and influencing skills to acquire the internal and external resources necessary for optimal results.
- Supports GS delivery team in developing Scope of Work and Project Plans. Regularly communicates status of project and all applicable customer issues to the project owner. When applicable, advises project owner on level of effort required to perform assigned implementations.
- Seeks advice or assistance from GS management as required during difficult customer situations. Works in conjunction with EMC colleagues to ensure effective resolution of technical issues encountered during implementations.
- Takes all appropriate action steps to ensure customer is comfortable signing off on Project Completion Form and obtain customer sign-off. Completes internal end-of-project reports.
Administrative/Development Function:
- Keeps Project Managers informed of activities, alerting of any issues promptly. Provides updates to EMC case tracking system and or other technical applications for software implementation and Problem Reporting/Resolution.
- Stays current on technical specifications and hardware requirements of EMC software products, including new and soon to be released products. Adheres to proper GS alert and escalation procedures.
- Keeps appropriate management personnel informed in accordance to EMC policies.
- Focuses on continued technical development through EMC Proven Professional program and third party training and certification programs.
Skills
- Customer service skills
- Strong technical aptitude
- Analytical ability.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work independently
- Organizational skills.
Education: Technical Bachelors Degree
Experience: 0-2 years in an IT environment
Knowledge of Storage Systems and Operating Systems is desired.
Additional:
- May occasionally be requested to assist in moving equipment
- Travel time and hours outside of traditional 9-5 work arrangement may be required.
- Must be willing to carry a communication device.
- Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
EMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace.
EMC does not accept unsolicited Agency Resumes. EMC will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm that does not have a signed "EMC Agency Fee Agreement".
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