Data Center Tech 2 (M-F)

Apex Systems; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA

EAP

Training program

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Data Center Technician in Leesburg, VA to prepare, stage, set up, and perform startups and shutdowns of racks, servers, and networking gear according to documented procedures. You will monitor equipment, perform diagnostics, and escalate issues per standard protocols.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year of IT equipment support, basic MS Office, and willingness to work non-standard hours.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in computer programming or equivalent training.
• 2-4 years experience required.
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance
• Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program
• Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs
• Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports

Education

Associate's degree in computer programming or equivalent training

Job description

Summary

Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs startups and shutdowns (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) according to specific instructions, checklists, guides, standard protocols, and emails. Performs post-execution quality checks and verifies that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling are set up properly according to safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs). Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures, quickly identifies the cause(s) of issues, and replaces faulty components Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) following standard procedures with minimal guidance Follows procedures to communicate, report, and escalation incidents to appropriate Datacenter Technician Leads Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Required: Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components. Required: 1+ year(s) experience supporting IT equipment or related technology. Required: Basic understanding of how to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) Required: Flexibility to work non-standard business hours that may include weekends and/or holidays. Previous datacenter experience a plusThe main function of a Data Center Technician is to monitor software to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance
• Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program
• Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs
• Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in computer programming or equivalent training required
• 2-4 years experience required
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Basic ability to work independently and manage ones timeEverforth Apex

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• on-demand training program
• certification prep
• library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure
• certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
• dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources
• a certified Career Coach

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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