Job#: 3025689 Job Description: Apex Systems is looking to hire a Data Center Technician, if you are interested in applying please send your resume to
JOB TITLE: Data Center Technician IDURATION: 6 months with potential extension or conversion LOCATION: ONSITE IN HERNDON VAJob Description:You are a primary resolver for your support team, skilled at troubleshooting and resolving most complex hardware infrastructure issues. You create and maintain documentation on technologies you support and are able to effectively pass down knowledge of these technologies to junior staff. You have basic to intermediate system administration skills and, where applicable, are able to take on remote system administration tasks working in a virtual team. You have the ability to automate tasks with scripts when necessary. You work autonomously to resolve most support issues. You are able to execute small projects on your own, and work with your manager in planning and executing larger local projects. You act as the initial escalation point for junior technicians. You understand all aspects of the equipment you support. You know how to innovate and make decisions on his/her own, but also know how to take direction when it is given, paying attention to all details involved.
Responsibilities - Perform break/fix work, including diagnosing issues and replacing hardware components (drives, memory, PSUs, full server units).
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving cabling, network links, and power connections.
- Provide technical support through email and in person requests.
- Document work performed and track issues in a ticketing system to ensure timely resolution.
- Respond to outages, alerts, and capacity related issues.
- Assist with scheduled maintenance, equipment installs, decommissions, and general data center operations tasks.
Required Skills - Hands-on technical experience with IT hardware or data center equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs safely.
- Strong understanding of basic networking and troubleshooting.
- Experience with ticketing systems and following documented procedures.
- A+ Certification (preferred).
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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