Data Center Onsite Network Break-Fix Technician

HCLTech

DeKalb (IL)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 92,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

10 days of paid time off per year

10 paid holidays per year

Job summary

A leading technology company based in DeKalb, IL is seeking a Data Specialist. The role involves physical hardware management, strong networking knowledge, and teamwork within data center operations. Candidates should have 4+ years of IT experience and a strong understanding of OSI layers and ESD best practices.

Qualifications

Physical layer: fiber optic connections, contamination, cleaning.
Familiarity with IP based networking.
Good understanding of OSI layer and network principles.
Understanding BGP routing protocols, spanning tree, VRRP, LACP.

Responsibilities

Physical hardware swaps including Optical transceiver swaps.
Build relationships with partner teams within the DC.
Ability to review hardware logs, isolate and identify root cause.
Remote link troubleshooting.

Skills

Ambitious

Hard working

Go getter

Coachable

Mentor

Good organization

Multitasking

Communication skills

Understanding ESD best practices

Understanding network procedures

Education

A+/Network+ level of knowledge

2+ years of DC experience

4+ years of IT related experience

Tools

Linux based systems

Scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by HCLTech. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$49,000.00/yr - $92,000.00/yr

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Weekend work is mandatory including 3 week days ( these 3 days candidate can choose the days).

Qualifications:

· Ambitious / Hard working / Go getter / Coachable / Mentor

· Physical layer: fiber optic connections, contamination, cleaning

· Understand ESD best practices

· Comfortable with text based CLI

· Familiar with IP based networking

· A+/Network+ level of knowledge required

· Good understanding of OSI layer and network principles

· 2+ years of DC experience required

· 4+ years of IT related experience required

· Familiarity with the Linux based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)

· Understanding BGP routing protocols, spanning tree, VRRP, LACP

· Good organization, multitasking and communication skills

· Understanding of network procedures, environmental and safety management in a DC environment

Responsibilities:

· Physical hardware swaps: (Fabric and Backbone)

o Optical transceiver swaps / Circuit diagnosis

o TOR Replacement

o Work with vendors for RMA's

o Must be able to lift 50lbs

· Tools and Ticket management

· Build relationships with partner teams within the DC

· Ability to review hardware logs, isolate and identify root cause

· Remote link troubleshooting

· Ability to mentor and guide L1 resource

Disclaimer

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

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