Lab Systems Administrator, I

In the Windows Lab Technician I role, you will blend traditional systems administration with modern Site Reliability Engineering practices, ensuring seamless provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of hardware engineering lab environments., * Support Windows servers and workstations in hardware development labs and data centers

• Using existing automation, deploy Windows & Linux systems following established procedures
• Install servers and similar equipment into server racks or other test fixtures
• Install network and test-fixture cabling following established procedures
• Function as smart-hands for remote subject matter experts
• Resolve end-user concerns under the guidance of senior staff, * Always promotes and maintains the highest standards of customer service
• Proactively learns and utilizes new technologies, concepts, and procedures
• Maintains and continually develops product and application knowledge
• Naturally champions secure processes and proselytizes best practices

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual with a strong work ethic and boundless curiosity to join our team. This junior role requires no hands-on experience, though technical know-how is expected, either gained through formal education or self-directed learning. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and eager to learn, grow, and work in a large, complex engineering environment., * AA/AS in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical pursuits or Military Service with related Military Occupational Specialty or occupational training or equivalent knowledge

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. (the occasional server) and work in both a lab and data center environment, * Fundamental Windows systems administration - Install Operating System, connect to a network, create a user, debug basic software function and installation problems, etc.
• TCP/IP network fundamentals - Function of an IP address, Netmask, broadcast address, etc.
• Fundamental understanding of PC hardware
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent organization driving the ability to handle a high-paced work environment

Bonus Experiences - ways to stand out

• Fundamental knowledge of Linux/Unix systems
• Fundamental network knowledge
• Programming, scripting, or other automation skills
• Home lab development
• IT security fundamentals
• Other military service

Work Hours: Pacific Time Zone business hours. Day (9 AM - 5:30 PM) or Swing (12:00 PM - 8:30 PM) shift

Typical base pay for this role across the United States is USD $55,000 - $85,000 per year. This role is eligible for benefits., * 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

AMS DATASERFS is a boutique managed services provider with long experience supporting IT infrastructure and enabling complex hardware & silicon engineering teams within cutting edge technical companies. For nearly 20 years, AMS DataSerfs has tackled the most difficult IT infrastructure challenges confronting our partners as they create the experiences which amaze and delight the world.