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# Datacenter Technician

- **Company:** Tekishub Consulting Services Llc
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, CentOS, Server Message Block, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Debian Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Networking Hardware, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux Distribution, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Networking Basics, Network File Systems, Network Protocols, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Dynamic Routing, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Firewalls (Computer Science), Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3a31d25a-2daf-4322-a4ea-e8a3c7fa3d9b

## About the Role

Proficient in basic networking, equipment installation, provisioning and maintenance.
Prior experience with datacenter, enterprise, servers, storage, and telco networking equipment is preferred.
Skills & Requirements:
Experience using power tools, cage nuts, and the ability to handle heavy equipment (50lb+) in conjunction with server lift tools.
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.)
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.
Knowledge of standard network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Dynamic routing
protocols, SSH/SCP/SFTP, DNS, NFS, LDAP, CIFS, SMTP, SNMP, DHCP is preferred.
Suresh



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