Job#: 3031655 Job Description: Data Center Technician - Data Center Technician II
Location: Kent, Washington (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
The Network Platform Development team is expanding its large-scale testbeds, which are used to validate routers and network operating systems before deployment. This role is focused on the manual, physical tasks required to build and maintain these environments. The position involves the physical setup and decommissioning of equipment, which is critical to supporting the team's growing testing demands.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform physical cabling and ensure proper cable management within data center racks.
- Handle the unboxing and racking of new devices and materials.
- Execute the decommissioning and removal of old or retired equipment.
- Assist in general lab optimization efforts and other physical tasks as required.
Required Qualifications
Experience:- Prior experience working within a data center environment.
- Demonstrated experience with racking and stacking of network or server hardware.
- Proficiency in running and managing physical cabling.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with fiber optics.
- Familiarity with Linux.
- Basic networking knowledge.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated pay range for this position is $30.00 to $35.00 per hour. Please note that the final pay rate will be determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience and qualifications.
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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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