Datacenter Operations Technician

Overview

On Site
$80,000 - $100,000
Full Time

Skills

Datacenter
Linux

Job Details

Title: Datacenter Operations Technician

Location: Memphis, TN

Job Type: FTE / Direct Hire

SUMMARY:

We are currently looking for an experienced, customer focused, energetic & detail-oriented individual to join our client's evolving Data Center (DC) Team. The DC Engineer is a crucial role in the day to day DC operations contributing towards the new DC build in Memphis, TN.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with hardware rack & stack and OS installs as part of new datacenter build.
  • Provision layer 1 network connection and perform basic level testing to confirm first hop connectivity
  • Coordinate with ITAMS team to receive and maintain appropriate inventory.
  • Ensure all datacenter resources are properly monitored, accessible, and provide automated alerting when things go wrong
  • Responsible for managing hot spares for all production hosts & services
  • Able to perform intermediate level remote hand's role in troubleshooting of hardware, OS & network issues
  • Keep track of rack level space & power utilization and capture data in a centralized location
  • Perform daily visible inspection and proactively inform issues to the relevant asset owners
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong experience working in a complex mission critical data center environment
  • Working knowledge of datacenter, network, and compute deployments at scale
  • Work on design and layout of data centers
  • Experience with Linux.
  • Work with stake holders to understand the design and layout of datacenters
  • Work with vendors to ensure proper amount of cables and racks
  • Working knowledge of SNMP, rPDUs, UPS systems, Client systems, etc.
  • Excellent time management and communication skills are absolute musts
  • Should have intermediate level knowledge of networking concepts, topology & protocols
  • Should have admin skills in managing Windows & Linux systems
  • Should have experience in creating & maintaining setup diagrams, system hand-over, inventory & spares management documentation
  • Experience managing hardware install, troubleshooting & parts replacement tasks
  • Ability to step up and take ownership to bring complex tasks to completion
  • Available for off-hour & weekend maintenance activities
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