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# Data Center Technician

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Portland, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $76,960.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** BIOS, Data Centers, Linux, Firmware, IP Addressing
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BC5F1A998E524CE3AD3BDC1D50A23FF8/job/

## About the Role

* Must have 2-3+ years of data center technician experience
 * Must be open to working M-F either day or swing shift to start, but potentially moving to 4x10s shifts including a weekend day
 * Rack/Stack and configuration of servers and other DC gear
 * Hands on wiring/cabling fiber optics
 * Break/Fix and doing the actual troubleshooting, not just being remote hands (smart hands exp)
 * End of row infrastructure exp and network patching
 * Linux based troubleshooting is required
 * BIOS Configuration and Firmware
 * Liquid cooling experience is a plus but not required

## Description

* Troubleshoot a variety of servers and isolate the problem that the server is encountering.
 * Order replacement parts and install them in servers and ship back the defective part to their respective vendors.
 * Update firmware on servers to ensure the latest version is installed.
 * Configure IP addresses and default login credentials on servers.
 * Reach out and assist network admins on any issues they are having with a server that can range from: replacing broken or damaged cables, re-routing cables to different ports on the server or switch, replacing optics on both server and switch ports, changing out parts and installing upgraded versions of those parts in servers.
 * Temporarily rack and stack a server or switch in a cabinet and cable it so the network admin can remotely log in and run configurations on device.
 * Assist network admins who reach out requesting specific assistance with servers or switch.