Data Center Technician

Insight Global
Quincy, WA, United States
22 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$49,920.0 - $54,080.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Cloud Database Data Centers Hard Disk Drives Networking Cables Network Planning and Design Network Installation Services Break Fix Cisco

Job description

  • Follows procedures for preparing, installing, performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, replacing, and/or decommissioning equipment with guidance from Datacenter Technician Leads
  • Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs basic startups and shutdowns for hardware following written instructions, checklists, guides, standard procedures, and with guidance from Datacenter Technician Leads
  • Physical audits of datacenter assets
  • Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs startups and shutdowns (e.g. racks hard drives, switches) according to specific instructions, checklists, guides, standard protocols, and e-mails
  • Performs post-execution quality checks and verifies that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling are set up properly according to safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs)
  • Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures, quickly identifies the cause(s) of issues, and replaces faulty components
  • Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g. memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) following standard procedures with minimal guidance
  • Follows procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents to appropriate Datacenter Technician Leads

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience (data center, network deployment, or hardware installation experience ideal)
  • Hands-on experience with rack & stack / hardware installs and/or fiber optic cabling (LC, MPO, etc.)
  • Strong break fix experience and ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues and replace faulty components
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including extended shifts and weekends
  • Strong focus on safety and attention to detail
  • Experience in hyperscale or cloud data centers (Microsoft, AWS, etc.)
  • Familiarity with high-speed networking (100G/400G environments)
  • Experience with Cisco 8000 or Arista 7800 series switches
  • Background in large-scale network deployments or migrations
  • Experience with optical testing tools like VeEX or similar
  • Prior involvement in network turn-up or commissioning activities
  • Remove network cables as part of a datacenter decommission

Benefits & conditions

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

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