Datacenter Tech

TEKsystems•Sunnyvale, CA

6d•$35 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This is a long-term ongoing Datacenter Tech opportunity within a new lab. They will work in the IT build out and support of the pre-production lab (racks, bench testing areas, etc.) Level 2: - 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. And supporting their DC/Lab teams. - 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. - Assist out with Level 1 responsibilities as necessary. It is critical that that all submittals be true L2 break/fix and also willing to so the L1 rack/stack for deployments. L2 troubleshooting is not remote hands or people being walked through tickets. They need to be able to troubleshoot independently and isolate logical issues using Linux. 2 recent valid references are required.

Requirements

Data center
Rack and stack
Linux
Cabling
Hardware troubleshooting
Racking
Troubleshooting
Data center maintenance
L2 break/fix
L1 rack/stack for deployments
2 recent valid references

Responsibilities

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
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.
Assist out with Level 1 responsibilities as necessary.