Data Center Technician (Santa Clara, CA)

CrowdStrike•Santa Clara, CA

6d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

CrowdStrike is seeking a skilled Data Center Technician to perform hands-on systems integration, testing, and configuration of data center hardware. This role involves supporting warehouse operations in preparing hardware for integration and shipping. The ideal candidate will have experience with data center best practices, Linux, computer hardware components, and networking. This is an on-site position requiring reasonable commuting distance to Reno, NV.

Requirements

4+ years’ experience preferred with direct experience managing servers and/or data centers to support business goals
Understand and follow optimal standards for cabling
Familiar with copper and optical network cabling
Understand power cabling and relationship between Volts, Amperes, Watts
Document structured cabling
Document rack placement
Document vendor, model, serial numbers
Lift up to 75 lbs
Familiar with torquing and methods for securing servers in data center cabinets
Familiar with command line interfaces
Basic familiarity with Linux and other common operating systems
Working knowledge of Excel and able to produce reports
Familiar with server, storage, and Internet technologies
Ability to communicate technical detail into succinct and fact-based business terminology, both verbally and in writing
Customer-focused mindset, with demonstrated skill in managing expectations, providing proactive status updates, and producing high-quality work product
Ability to use independent judgment to make sound, justifiable decisions and take action to solve problems
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute in a methodical and disciplined manner
Aversion to buzzwords
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge with routing systems such as Cisco, Linux, Arista
Familiarity with PDUs (“Power Distribution Units”)
Experience running large scale operations in a datacenter

Responsibilities

Unbox, inventory, and deploy servers, storage, and other equipment in racks/cabinets in data centers
Cable copper, fiber, and power between servers and end points
Troubleshoot failed components
Manage vendors by producing clear and supported bug reports and troubleshooting problems
Manage supplemental onsite data center contractors
Produce periodic status reports on utilization, progress, downtime, performance and costs
Work with capacity planning and sales to ensure support needed growth
Gather historical trends to use for forecasting growth
Troubleshoot performance problems
Work with service teams to optimize performance

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
Eligibility for bonuses
Equity grants