Data Center Technician

Rightech Temp•Philadelphia, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The data center technician is responsible for providing on demand support of our clients data center infrastructure. This will involve in the following functions: Job Description Rack and stack of all server types. Installation and/or removal of mounting rails and/or mounting brackets inside hardware racks. Installation and/or removal of cable management attachments. Installation and/or removal of Ethernet, fiber, power and any other valid cables and label them with client assigned numbers on each end near the termination points. Perform systematic data removal on devices being refreshed or decommissioned per client standard procedures using client provided disk wiping tools. Removal of devices and mounting equipment from racks and package for shipment. Perform various hardware modifications and replacements, including but not limited to, NIC cards, RAM memory, hard disk drives, cooling fans. Package defective parts and provide to client per standard practice. Performing server configurations. Performing firmware, drivers and software upgrades Assist with on-site troubleshooting on devices that are down or not accessible by the client. Perform quality hardware checks for all equipment installation, including but not limited to: Check that cable labels are correct and plugged into assigned network ports on predetermined network switch. Check cable runs are neat and secure. Check that device is in correct location (unit, rack, row) Check to ensure all power cords are secure and clipped into place. Complete all checklists upon completion of work request. Ensure client data center standards are followed. Expert cabling techniques. Able to cable very dense server cabinets neatly and cleanly with or without cable management and makes use of best cabling practices. Ensure all necessary operational processes and procedures are carried out with a high level of attention to detail, expediency and on-time delivery. Assist in the creation and maintenance of network and datacenter diagrams and detailed site documentation. Perform physical inventory and audits of client assets. Perform good receipt process of all arriving equipment. Ensure proper storage of equipment as necessary. Travel on an as-needed basis both domestically and internationally to accomplish work.

Requirements

3+ years Enterprise-level data networking experience
Experience working with servers, ideally HP and Dell
LAN / WAN cabling installation experience
Knowledge of peripherals and nodes
Experience running and troubleshooting of the network cabling
Experience with shipping and receiving of Data Center equipment
Previous management or Lead experience
Ability to working alone or in a team environment.
Experience working with customers and higher level executives
Experience in documenting and escalating issues
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Intense focus on detail and accuracy of work.
MUST be able to pass a criminal background check
MUST be able to pass a drug test
MUST have reliable transportation and valid DL
MUST be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Technical certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Rack and stack of all server types.
Installation and/or removal of mounting rails and/or mounting brackets inside hardware racks.
Installation and/or removal of cable management attachments.
Installation and/or removal of Ethernet, fiber, power and any other valid cables and label them with client assigned numbers on each end near the termination points.
Perform systematic data removal on devices being refreshed or decommissioned per client standard procedures using client provided disk wiping tools.
Removal of devices and mounting equipment from racks and package for shipment.
Perform various hardware modifications and replacements, including but not limited to, NIC cards, RAM memory, hard disk drives, cooling fans.
Package defective parts and provide to client per standard practice.
Performing server configurations.
Performing firmware, drivers and software upgrades
Assist with on-site troubleshooting on devices that are down or not accessible by the client.
Perform quality hardware checks for all equipment installation, including but not limited to: Check that cable labels are correct and plugged into assigned network ports on predetermined network switch. Check cable runs are neat and secure. Check that device is in correct location (unit, rack, row) Check to ensure all power cords are secure and clipped into place.
Complete all checklists upon completion of work request.
Ensure client data center standards are followed.
Expert cabling techniques. Able to cable very dense server cabinets neatly and cleanly with or without cable management and makes use of best cabling practices.
Ensure all necessary operational processes and procedures are carried out with a high level of attention to detail, expediency and on-time delivery.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of network and datacenter diagrams and detailed site documentation.
Perform physical inventory and audits of client assets.
Perform good receipt process of all arriving equipment.
Ensure proper storage of equipment as necessary.
Travel on an as-needed basis both domestically and internationally to accomplish work.