Data Center Technician

CGG Services (U.S.) Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridien in Houston seeks a Data Center Technician to install and maintain Linux-based hardware and software, ensuring high availability of systems and networks for sustainable technology services.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, teamwork, and meticulous attention to detail, with duties spanning upgrades, hardware diagnostics, and automated deployment, supporting our global infrastructure in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems or related computing subjects.
• Some bash scripting preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in HPC environment preferred.
• Experience with automation/configuration management tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume production systems.
• Good communications and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of GPUs is desirable.
• Detail oriented and works well in a team.
• Must have legal right to live and work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Install/configure Linux-based hardware and software.
• Maintain/repair Linux-based systems and equipment.
• Use ticketing system for repairs and maintenance.
• Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance.
• Track hardware failures and update spares database.
• Perform hardware troubleshooting to resolve problems.
• Monitor systems and deployment with automated infrastructure.
• Adhere to global policies and standards.
• Collaborate with team to deliver reliable infrastructure.

Skills

Out-of-hours support

Linux hardware/software

Linux system maintenance

Ticketing system

Teamwork / independent work

Upgrades & maintenance planning

Hardware fault tracking

Spare parts tracking

Hardware troubleshooting

System monitoring

Automated deployment

Policies adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/CIS or related

Tools

Puppet

Chef

Salt

Ansible

GitLab

Job description

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Job Details: Reporting to the Data Center Coordinator, the Data Center Technician position is based in the NALA data Center located in Houston. Your primary responsibilities will be to install and maintain computer systems aiming for the highest functionality. The ideal candidate will have great troubleshooting abilities and attention to detail. The goal is to build and maintain updated and efficient computer systems and networks to optimize the role of technology on business sustainability. We highly encourage the contribution of ideas and drive in the generations of new concepts and solutions to maintain our outstanding leadership position for technology and service delivery in the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Availability for potential scheduled/unscheduled out of hours support
• Install/configure Linux based hardware and all applicable software
• Maintain/repair Linux based systems and associated equipment
• Ticket system use for repairs, fixes, and maintenance schedule
• Teamwork and independent workloads for timely manner support related tasks
• Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance
• Track and report hardware failures
• Track and update spares database
• Perform hardware troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems
• System monitoring
• Deployment with use of automated infrastructure
• Globalization & Standardization – Adhere to Set standard Policies

Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to a Bachelor’s degree level in any of the following disciplines (Desired): Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems or related computing subjects
• Some bash scripting preferred
• 1-3years Experience in HPC environment preferred
• Experience with automation/configuration management using either Puppet, Chef, Salt, Ansible, Gitlab or an equivalent (Desired)
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience in fast paced, high-volume production systems
• Good communications and customer service skills
• Knowledge of GPUs (Desired)
• Must be detail oriented & work well in a team environment
• Must have legal right to live and work in the United States

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond. We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.

Create a brighter future for yourself while taking on some of the world’s most complex geoscience challenges.