Our client is seeking a Data Center Analyst for their primary location in Rochelle, IL.This is a long-term contract opportunity. RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform data center operations, including racking servers, network devices, and other equipment.Manage cabling, clean cable routing, and cable management.Resolve tasks provided via ServiceNow ticket tracking system.Assist with data center logistics, including shipping, provisioning, and decommissioning processes.Identify and resolve hardware problems, working with vendor support teams and submitting RMA requests.Manage asset and inventory of hardware and data center supplies.Respond to incidents around connectivity and power and assist other teams with troubleshooting devices.Provide emergency response to system outages outside working hours.Utilize telecommunications test equipment, including Fluke network testers, t-berd, network analyzers, and carrier circuit test gear.Design and plan for new builds and migrations independently.Maintain inventory and data center layout in a DCIM tool.QUALIFICATIONS: Basic knowledge of cabling, racking, and stacking.Experience in project management tasks, such as running meetings and interfacing with customers.Ability to work on planned migrations lasting up to a year.Pay: 50-55/hr