Overview
On Site
$23 - $27
Full Time
Skills
computer architecture
server
rack
and blade
Linux and Windows
hardware
data center
computer hardware and/or lab
testing
Job Details
The hourly rate for this position is between $23-27 per hour.
Compensation:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].
Location: WA - Kirkland / Seattle Washington
min 6 months contract ( Go longer as per business need)
About the Role
The Validation Support Technician 3 will be responsible for providing support to Validation projects in various stages of development. The Technician must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with little supervision needed to maintain project schedules/deadlines.
What you will Do
- Hands-on building, testing, upgrading, and repairing of enterprise hardware and software (servers, peripherals, programs, and firmware)
- Perform lab management responsibilities including but not limited to maintaining an efficient lab.
- Manage inventory including but not limited to tracking, shipping, and receiving materials
- Work with engineers in the evaluation of new electronic components, as well as troubleshooting new servers
- Conduct manual validation tests in a controlled environment
- Execute soft tools (e.g. diagnostics, tests, firmware updates)
- Read, modify, and create basic automation scripts (Python, PowerShell)
- Communicate status updates and issues clearly and concisely from a technical perspective.
- Additional tasks deemed necessary to the continuity of business
- Be a steward of our values: People First, Ownership Mentality, Teamwork/Partnership & Quality
What you will Bring
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or Associate degree in Electronics, Certificate of Completion of Technical School, or equivalent experience in a related discipline
- 2+ years of troubleshooting, tech support, test execution, IT experience, or relevant experience (5+ years is preferred)
- Experience within a computer hardware and/or lab environment
- Python/PowerShell Scripting experience
- Working knowledge of troubleshooting of issues
- Rack-level experience including cabling and power supplies
- Enterprise data center networking experience
Additional Requirements:
- Fundamental understanding of computer architecture and components (CPU, power supply, memory, storage devices, etc.)
- Working knowledge of server, rack, and blade environments
- Ability to use custom Linux and Windows-based diagnostic programs
- Ability to benchmark hardware performance
- Working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot the server architecture
- Ability to diagnose the root cause of computer system failure and isolate the components/failure nodes
- Understanding of hardware and software interactions; able to apply this understanding to resolve issues