Data Center Technician / Engineer

Data Center Technician / Engineer

• Position Title: Data Center Technician / Engineer

• Location: Reno, NV (5 Days Onsite)

• Duration: 12 Months Contract

• Target Experience: 5 to 8 Years

• Core Specialty: GPU & Server Hardware Break/Fix, Linux/Windows OS Administration, DCIM Tooling, Scripting (Python/Shell/Ansible)

• High-Value Skills: High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters (Slurm, Bright Cluster Manager), liquid cooling, dense rack layout, networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, SSL)

Key Responsibilities:

• Hardware & Compute Farm Management: Maintain a high-performing compute farm of builders, packagers, testers, and core server infrastructure.

• Server & GPU Break/Fix: Perform hands-on troubleshooting and replacement for PCBs, GPUs, power supplies, memory, and high-density compute nodes.

• Automation & Scripting: Use Shell, Python, or Ansible to automate recurring tasks, run operational scripts, and manage DCIM tooling (e.g., Nautobot).

• Cross-Functional Operations: Collaborate with system architects, software developers, and QA engineers to debug hardware/software edge cases and meet availability SLAs.

• Process Documentation: Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), collect key operational metrics, and manage system recovery efforts.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Associate s or Bachelor s degree in a technical major (or equivalent hands-on experience).

• 5 to 8 years of direct experience in data center environments or large engineering labs.

• Strong operating system administration across Linux, Windows, and macOS.

• Hands-on scripting proficiency with Python, Shell, or Ansible.

• Working knowledge of network protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, SSL.

• Direct experience with DCIM tools (Nautobot or similar inventory/rack management systems).

Preferred / Standout Skills:

• Experience managing HPC clusters using Slurm or Bright Cluster Manager (BCM).

• Knowledge of dense server infrastructure, including liquid cooling systems.

• Network certifications such as CCNA or equivalent.