Data Center Technician (L3)
Information Technology / Infrastructure
Reno, NV (Onsite – 5 Days per Week)
Contract (6-Month Engagement)
About Our Client
Our client is a global technology solutions provider with over three decades of experience delivering innovative IT services to enterprise organizations. Operating across multiple international locations, the company specializes in advanced infrastructure, cloud, AI, and digital transformation solutions. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence, they support large-scale public and private sector clients in modernizing their technology environments and achieving scalable business outcomes.
Job Description
We are seeking a Data Center Technician (L3) to support high-performance computing (HPC) environments within a large-scale data center. This role is highly hands-on and focused on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of enterprise-level hardware and infrastructure. The technician will play a critical role in ensuring uptime, performance, and operational efficiency across complex systems.
Day-to-day, you will be responsible for supporting data center operations, including hardware break/fix, cabling, asset tracking, and change management activities. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, vendors, and on-site personnel to diagnose and resolve issues, deploy new equipment, and maintain accurate system documentation. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical depth who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and support HPC servers and related infrastructure
- Perform hardware troubleshooting and replace components such as drives, RAM, and motherboards
- Manage daily data center operations including inventory, receiving, and remote hands support
- Troubleshoot and resolve copper and fiber cabling issues
- Execute data center changes including rack/stack, server relocation, and network installations
- Install and dress cabling to meet high-quality presentation standards
- Support BIOS-level configurations and basic Linux system troubleshooting
- Coordinate with vendors to resolve complex hardware incidents
- Perform asset audits and deploy scripts as required
- Maintain accurate capacity and configuration management records
- Respond to and complete tasks through work order systems
- Escort visitors and ensure compliance with data center protocols
Required Experience/Skills
- Hands-on experience with enterprise servers (Supermicro, Dell, HPE)
- Strong troubleshooting skills in server, storage, and networking hardware
- Experience with InfiniBand fabric and Mellanox technologies
- Familiarity with Arista networking hardware
- Solid UNIX/Linux administration skills (Ubuntu or Red Hat)
- Experience with copper and fiber cabling installation and troubleshooting
- Understanding of data center infrastructure (power, cooling, structured cabling, resiliency)
- Ability to work independently and in team environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- High attention to detail and operational discipline
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic office tools
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience working in high-performance computing (HPC) environments
- Exposure to large-scale data center operations
- Familiarity with automation or scripting in Linux environments
- Previous experience working with vendor support contracts
- Knowledge of asset management or CMDB systems
Education
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred (or equivalent hands-on experience)
Pay & Benefits Summary
- Pay Rate: $50/hour
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data center technologies
- Exposure to enterprise-scale infrastructure and operations
- Collaborative and technically advanced work environment
- Potential for extension based on performance and business needs
Additional Details
Shift Options (4x10 Schedule):
- Sunday–Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday–Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Training Period:
- First 30 days: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Call-to-Action
Ready to take your data center expertise to the next level? Apply now and be part of a team driving next-generation infrastructure at scale.
Keywords: Data Center Technician | HPC | Linux | InfiniBand | Mellanox | Arista | Server Hardware | Networking | Cabling
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