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The Associate, Tech Ops Support role is a member of the Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) organization, reporting to a Manager or Director. Works closely with DCI teams, Customers and Partners to ensure quality standards and operational excellence, including lifecycle management of critical infrastructure and assests.
Responsibilities- Monitors system performance and escalates non-routine issues to ensure optimal functionality
- Completes the investigation and resolution of incidents and problems in systems and services, including root cause analysis, with guidance from peers and leaders
- Performs the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures to maintain system integrity
- Performs cradle to grave oversight of critical assets and supporting infrastructure throughout their lifecycle in the facility.
- Coordinates asset lifecycle activities including receipt, tagging/labeling, storage, staging, movement, RMA, and secure destruction.
- Maintains accurate inventory records, logs, and systems of record to ensure traceability, audit readiness, and accurate reporting.
- Oversees receiving, unloading, loading and movement of shipments, ensuring alignment with safety, security, and operational standards.
- Collaborates with teams to ensure quality standards are adhered to
- Completes continuous service improvement by maintaining best practices and knowledge repositories, with guidance from peers and leaders
- Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams to align technology initiatives with business objectives
- Identifies problem statements, proposes solutions, scopes work associated with implement plans.
- Provides core support to service delivery and meets agreed upon quality standards
- Analyzes and manages reporting, using software to generate metrics, data discovery applications, dashboards, and scorecards.
- Works in conjunction with partners to ensure Service Level Agreements are maintained.
- Assists in the investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution of problems.
- Supports end-to-end business process and guides during problem resolution or preventative maintenance.
- Adds to continuous service improvement by maintaining assigned standard methodologies and knowledge repositories
Education and Knowledge
- Minimum of 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a Tier III/IV data center service delivery environment supporting and partnering with teams who work with IT service delivery as well as electrical / plant operations.
- Core knowledge of critical space, facilities operations, and IT Service delivery in mission critical data center physical environments.
- Experience with critical asset life cycle management, IT Service Management, inventory control, logistics operations, and or supply/chain processes withing a data center or critical infrastructure environment.
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Solid grasp of the core functions that span a Data Center Infrastructure Service Delivery organization
- Relevant certifications and/or experience
- Ability to successfully communicate with proficiency across streams and channels of business units and infrastructure teams at all levels.
- Sets and maintains high standards for self and others modeling outcomes driven behaviors.
- Knows when to advance decisions to Leadership and when to make on-the-spot decisions.
- Demonstrable time management skills and ability to progress work in parallel
- Does not shy away from challenging goals and persists until commitments are met.
- Acts on own initiative without being prompted.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
About UsAt American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
About the TeamWe back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in a Tier III/IV data center service delivery environment
- Core knowledge of critical space, facilities operations, and IT Service delivery in data centers
- Experience with critical asset life cycle management and inventory control
American Express Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Express and has not been reviewed or approved by American Express.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is often viewed as attractive when combined with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage that supports day-to-day needs. The benefits package is also framed as especially helpful for those supporting dependents.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with company matching. Financial wellness services and coaching are also highlighted as strengthening longer-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is repeatedly characterized as generous and a valued component of the overall package. Time off and flexibility are presented as helping the total rewards feel more complete beyond base salary.
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What We Do
At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.
