Data Center Technician 2

US Tech Solutions; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

A global staff augmentation firm is looking for a Data Center Technician in San Antonio, Texas. The role focuses on maintaining the integrity and availability of data center operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include equipment installation, maintenance, and documentation. As part of this contract position, the pay ranges from $30 to $31 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Data Center operations.
• Ability to follow and create written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support new installation and migration of equipment.
• Conduct maintenance and upgrades of systems.
• Document all new and removed systems in the Data Centers.

Skills

Complex troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

TCP/IP networking

Host and network security

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Visio

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Duration: 24 Months Contract

The role of Data Center Technician is responsible for supporting various aspects of the data center ecosystem with an integrated focus on providing resiliency, redundancy and high availability of critical infrastructure supporting core operations. This position will work collaboratively within internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and partners to ensure data center operations are aligned with defined requirements.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• IT Infrastructure Systems
• Data Center Operations
• Provide support for new installation and migration of equipment; to include, IT hardware, cables, power distribution, and other ancillary components
• Conduct necessary maintenance and upgrade of systems requiring changes to infrastructure components
• Diagnose, repair, replace and/or escort vendors in support of hardware failures and remediation activities
• Decommission legacy hardware and complete required reconciliation processes
• Maintain/Install Support infrastructure. (Cable trays, PDU’s, Air handlers, etc.)
• Documentation of Data Centers and infrastructure
• DCIM installation and upkeep
• Document all new systems
• Document removal of all old systems
• Document any changes or modifications
• Stock labelers, tape and other documentation equipment.
• Follow/enforce Safety standards
• Make sure Safety labeling is done where needed.
• Put out safety barriers when needed
• Maintenance of support services in the Data Centers
• Respond to normal and high severity incidents
• Work with Facilities to do maintenance on service hardware and keep the inspections up to date.
• Air handling hardware
• Generators
• Fire suppression hardware
• Electrical (PDU & UPS)
• HVAC
• Labeling
• all hardware and cabling in the Data Centers
• support hardware (HVAC, Conduits, and systems)
• Data Center as a Service (DCaaS)
• Organize and perform Escorts of visitors.
• Vendor work on Computer hardware
• Vendor work on Facilities hardware

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Has held the position of DC Ops Technician 1 for at least two years or have previous experience working in a Data Center environment (minimum 2 years).
• Follow and create written procedures
• Ability to perform complex troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, solution development and implementation
• Have a solid understanding of network infrastructure components and applications
• Must have a working understanding of TCP/IP networking
• Have a solid understanding of host security (passwords, file permissions, file system integrity, security packages) and network security concepts
• Be able to follow backup/recovery procedures and disaster recovery procedures.
• Have the ability to work with people from various disciplines with varying degrees of technical skills in a professional manner.
• Pass a security background check as prescribed by NERC.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while adapting to quickly changing demands.
• Ability to work with little to no direct supervision.
• Have tool and equipment responsibility
• Demonstrate proficiency in creating, records input and closing Service Requests *
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform new hardware installation and setup under minimal supervision *
• Demonstrate the ability to perform routine maintenance of the Data Centers and surrounding facilities *
• Demonstrated the skills necessary to perform decommissioning and proper disposal of hardware under minimal supervision *
• Possess a basic understanding of all the hardware in the DC and surrounding facilities, explanation of their operation, what purpose they serve and how they relate to each other and external operations *
• Demonstrate the ability to read building/room diagrams, update and maintain them.
• (To include any software-based application like a Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tool)
• Demonstrate the ability to perform after hours escorts with minimal supervision while on call duty *
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Have an operational and reliable personal vehicle.
• be willing to drive his/her personal vehicle to different if required.
• Excellent personal computing skills including proficiency with standard office automation software such as MS Word, Excel, Project, Visio and Outlook.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information for security compliance
• Possess a thorough knowledge of safety regulations.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer. Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours and call duty work required.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

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