Data Center Technician

Atrium Staffing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Atrium Staffing is seeking a Data Center Technician for our client in San Jose, CA. The role involves hands-on work with data center hardware, servers, network devices, and cabling to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

You will collaborate with network and system administrators, perform firmware upgrades, rack and stack equipment, maintain inventory, and support decommissioning and maintenance tasks. Salary is $42–$45 per hour, with client-provided benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with data center operations, rack-and-stack.
• Proficient in hardware installation, break-fix, and troubleshooting of server components, optics, and network equipment.
• Knowledge of fiber and copper cabling techniques.
• Basic networking concepts.
• Ability to work with network engineers and remote admins.
• Strong communication skills to explain data center activities.

Responsibilities

• Rack, stack, and cable servers or switches to provide remote access for network admins to complete configuration and validation.
• Collaborate with Network Administrators to resolve server issues, including cable replacement or rerouting, optics replacement on ports, and upgraded hardware installation.
• Install replacement parts and manage return shipments of defective equipment to vendors.
• Cable servers and network devices according to approved wiring diagrams and coordinate with network admins to validate connectivity.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot server issues to identify root causes with support from remote network or system admins.
• Perform server firmware upgrades and ensure systems run approved versions.
• Conduct physical inspections and audits of servers, components, and consumables to maintain inventory.
• Support rack and stack activities, server deployment/decommissioning, and hardware break-fix tasks.
• Assist with fiber and copper cabling and basic networking tasks.

Skills

Data center ops

Rack and stack

Server deployment

Hardware troubleshooting

Fiber & copper cabling

Networking basics

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

IT training/certs in data center ops

Job description

Client Overview:

Our client supports critical operations for clients across various industries. They are a leader in technology, delivering reliable data center solutions. They are currently looking to add a Data Center Technician to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$42/hr - $45/hr

Position Overview:

The Data Center Technician will support and maintain data center hardware and infrastructure. The role involves hands-on work with servers, network devices, and cabling to ensure optimal performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with network and system administrators to resolve technical issues and maintain equipment inventory.

Responsibilities of the Data Center Technician:

• Temporarily rack, stack, and cable servers or switches to provide remote access for network administrators to complete configuration and validation.
• Collaborate with Network Administrators to resolve server-related issues, including cable replacement or rerouting, optics replacement on server and switch ports, and installation of upgraded hardware components.
• Install replacement parts and manage return shipments of defective equipment to vendors.
• Cable servers and network devices according to approved wiring diagrams and coordinate with network administrators to validate connectivity and operational readiness.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot server issues to identify and isolate root causes with support from remote network or system administrators.
• Perform server firmware upgrades and ensure systems are running approved versions.
• Conduct physical inspections and audits of servers, components, and consumables to maintain accurate equipment inventory.
• Support rack and stack activities, server deployment and decommissioning, and hardware break-fix tasks.
• Assist with fiber and copper cabling and basic networking tasks.

Required Experience/Skills for the Data Center Technician:

• Hands-on experience with data center operations, rack-and-stack activities, and server deployment and decommissioning.
• Proficient in hardware installation, break-fix, and troubleshooting of server components, optics, and network equipment.
• Knowledge of fiber and copper cabling techniques.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts.
• Ability to work effectively with network engineers and remote system administrators.
• Strong communication skills to clearly explain supported data centers, projects, equipment, rack units, cabling, deployments, and troubleshooting activities.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Data Center Technician:

• Linux knowledge is preferred but not mandatory.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical certifications or relevant training in data center operations or IT infrastructure is a plus.

Benefits:

• Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.

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