A Data Center Technician responsible for managing daily data center operations, including hardware setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and network cabling, to ensure optimal performance and uptime in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and support daily data center operations, including hardware setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Ensure data center infrastructure security, organization, and compliance with industry standards.
Install, maintain, and decommission servers, networking equipment, and power systems.
Conduct hardware inspections, firmware updates, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
Monitor data center capacity, power usage, and cooling efficiency to optimize performance.
Track and maintain server health and asset inventory.
Perform cabling, network connectivity installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
Diagnose and resolve hardware, network, and environmental issues, including applying updates and coordinating repairs.
Support physical environmental needs, including lifting, working in confined spaces, and working in variable environments.
Assist with power cable routing, load balancing, and network link setup for hardware deployments.
Requirements
5-10 years of hands-on experience in a data center environment.
Strong understanding of server hardware, networking equipment, and IT infrastructure.
Experience with Linux CLI and Windows CMD for basic troubleshooting.
Knowledge of firmware updates, BIOS configurations, RAID setups, and virtualization technologies VMware preferred.
Ability to diagnose and repair hardware failures within defined service processes.
Strong knowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling standards, installation, and troubleshooting.
Experience with network tools and diagnostic equipment such as Fluke testers, OTDRs, and power meters.
Ability to lift and move up to 70 lbs regularly.
Work in confined spaces, elevated locations, and noisy environments as needed.
Stand, walk, bend, and stretch for extended periods of 8 hours per shift.
Climb ladders and stairs while carrying equipment.
Support on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.
Benefits & Perks
Medical plans with company subsidies
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
401(k) plan with an employer match
Paid vacation that increases with tenure
Paid holidays
Wellness time
Paid maternity and bonding leave
Company-paid disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Work from the office 4 days a week
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