Data Center Technician (Santa Clara, CA)
CrowdStrike•Santa Clara, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
CrowdStrike is seeking a skilled Data Center Technician to join their team. This hands-on role focuses on installing and configuring data center hardware while maintaining operational efficiency. The candidate must be experienced in data center best practices, Linux, computer hardware components and networking. This is an on-site role and candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance to Santa Clara, CA.
Requirements
- 4+ years experience supporting Production Data Centers
- Comfortable using a command line interface
- Hands-on experience installing fiber optic cabling
- Basic understanding of power cabling and PDUs ("Power Distribution Units")
- Familiarity with Linux and other network operating systems
- Familiar with server, storage, network technologies
- Ability to lift up to 50 lb
- Ability to express good judgment to take action & move forward
- Ability to work collaboratively with both local and remote teams
- Must be able to work on-site in Santa Clara, CA
- May require occasional off-hours work for maintenance windows
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting a large scale Production Data Center
- Knowledge with routing systems such as Cisco, Linux, Arista
- Industry certifications a plus (e.g. CCNA, CompTIA+, Linux, etc.)
- Familiarity with a scripting language such as Bash, Python, GoLang
Responsibilities
- Perform hardware installation, configuration, and testing of data center equipment
- Perform server and network upgrades within a production data center
- Run fiber optic and copper cabling to support growing infrastructure
- Maintain proper cable documentation and cable management standards
- Conduct Server configuration & Layer 2 Network configuration
- Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues
- Follow data center best practices and security protocols
- Assist with inventory management and asset tracking
- Participate in Data Center and expansion builds outs
Benefits
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
- Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
- health insurance
- 401k
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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