Datacenter Technician

TEKsystems•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$35 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

This is a long-term ongoing Datacenter Tech opportunity. They will work in the build out and support of the Datacenter. They must be open to installation and deployment workload as well. This role involves troubleshooting a variety of servers, ordering and installing replacement parts, updating firmware, configuring IP addresses and credentials, and assisting network administrators with various server and switch-related issues. Responsibilities also include temporarily racking and stacking equipment and providing support for Level 1 tasks as needed.

Requirements

Data center
Cabling
Rack and stack
Install
Troubleshooting
Hardware
Linux
Cat6

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.
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.
Support 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.