Datacenter Technician

Kforce is immediately adding a full-time Datacenter Technician in support of our industry leading technology development client in Herndon, VA. Our client is seeking candidates who are driven to make positive changes to the way people live and work by creating breakthrough technology solutions., * Process inbound and outbound shipments

• Update and maintain lab inventory database (Netbox)

• Install, configure, and maintain; routers, switches, servers, PDU/CDUs, and console servers

• Provide end-user support for device troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution

• Build small to large-scale network topologies for Juniper customers

• Assist users with building and provisioning virtual machine guests in vCenter/ESXi, KVM, & Proxmox environments

• Provide live support & assistance for Sales Engineers during customer presentations

• Proficient in basic networking, equipment installation, provisioning, and maintenance

• Knowledge and experience with server hardware and installation (4-post rail kits, virtual console, etc.)

• Knowledge and experience with ethernet cabling and transceiver standards & types commonly used in the industry (SMF, MMF, MTP/MPO, CAT6-RJ45, 1Gbe - 800Gbe standards, DAC, AOC, etc.)

• Experience with physical setup & provisioning of network appliances (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.)

• Solid communication skills, proficiency with English

• Onsite full-time work week (40hr) is required

• Occasional business travel may be required

• Administrative experience with CentOS, RedHat, Debian, and other Linux distributions is preferred

• Administrative experience with Windows and VMware is preferred

• Experience with network testers (IXIA, Spirent, etc.) is preferred

• Prior experience with datacenter, enterprise, servers, storage, and telco networking equipment is preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.