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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Configuration Technician- 2nd Shift - **Company:** AHEAD - **Location:** Libertyville, IL, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $6,240.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, BIOS, Cloud Computing, Linux, Firmware, Networking Hardware, Software Requirements Analysis, Network Switches, Computer Equipment - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/83821746/1 ## About the Role * One to two years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing facility * Basic experience with server or networking equipment * Be able to build and configure computer servers by analyzing data sheets and system requirements provided by engineering and sales * Great attention to details * Work well with others and demonstrate a great work ethic * Work well under pressure * Meets set deadlines and goals * Able to work independently * Maintain 5S standards * Communicate any issues to supervisor * Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math * Physical demands: * Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a repetitive basis * Ability to work on feet 8+ hours a day Preferred Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent * Experience with computer hardware * Experience with various operating systems, Linux preferred ## Description AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. AHEAD is looking for a Level 1 Configuration Technician to join the organization. This position will be responsible for following platform documentation, processes, and production defaults in order to properly apply customer-specific, order-specific, and hardware-specific software. This is a 2nd Shift position. Roles and Responsibilities * Be able to build and configure computer servers by analyzing data sheets and system requirements provided by the engineering team * Identify and troubleshoot computer hardware * Install and configure operating systems; Windows and Linux * Flash BIOS and other firmware * Configure network switches * Follow platform documentation and production defaults in order to properly apply customer-specific, order-specific, and hard-specific software to hardware systems * Help other departments as needed ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)