Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Data Center Technician (Technical Support).
Job Description:
Job Title: Data Center Technician (Technical Support)
Job Type: Contract
Job Location: Milpitas, CA
Work Schedule: On-site
Pay Rate: $50, Based on experience
Description:
- We’re looking for a hands-on engineer/technician to assist with the setup, maintenance, and operation of our high-performance computing cluster.
- This role is ideal for someone with practical experience in Linux systems in the data center who enjoys working in a fast-paced technical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Racking, Stacking, Cabling and maintenance the AI data center and lab.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on Linux servers, storage and networking systems.
- Use tools to monitor and troubleshoot hardware issues.
- Work closely with engineers and developers to ensure smooth operation of the AI infrastructure.
Top 3 Skill Sets Required
Hands-on Server Hardware Experience
- Rack and stack servers
- Cabling and physical setup
- Hardware deployment and troubleshooting (minimum 5 years)
Linux OS Knowledge - Basic command-line experience
- Familiarity with Linux-based systems
- Ability to perform health checks and preventive maintenance
Monitoring & Scripting
- Experience with monitoring stacks like Grafana and Prometheus
- Bash scripting required; Python is a plus
- Ability to collect and analyze system metrics
Additional Technical Expectations:
- Data Center Experience: Strong preference for candidates with hands-on experience in a data center environment, especially with GPU troubleshooting.
- Education: Bachelor’s or diploma in Computer Science preferred, but not mandatory if experience is sufficient.
Platform Familiarity:
- GPU Systems: NVIDIA (Tesla T4 to Blackwell GPUs)
- Networking: InfiniBand, Arista, Mellanox, Cisco, NetGate
- Storage: Supermicro JBOD, DDN systems
- File Systems: EXT4, basic drive failure troubleshooting
Required Skills/Experience:
- Experience with assembly of mechanical or electrical systems, or performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
- Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and ability to exert yourself physically over extended periods of time, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting.
- Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
- Comfortable working in a Linux environment & ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues in operating systems, computer/server hardware or networking stack.
- Able to write and understand simple Bash or Python scripts.
- Exposure to Git, Jenkins, or similar tools is a plus.
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Manish Rajput (/) for more details.
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