Data Center Technician: 25-07346

Akraya, Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm in Kent, WA is seeking a Data Center Technician with expertise in Mac devices and networking. The role includes managing Mac hardware, ensuring operational uptime, and supporting network tasks. Candidates should have over 3 years in data center operations, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with ticketing systems. This entry-level position offers a contract (W2) with a pay range of $25 to $30 per hour. Join a company recognized for its excellent workplaces!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data center operations or hardware support roles.
• Hands-on experience with Mac hardware in production or lab environments.
• Strong understanding of data center best practices.
• Working knowledge of network switches and Ethernet standards.
• Experience with ticketing systems and asset tracking tools.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to ~50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, rack, cable, and maintain Apple hardware in the data center.
• Manage diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and configurations.
• Monitor system health and support operational uptime SLAs.
• Keep accurate asset records and documentation.
• Assist with network infrastructure setup and maintenance.

Skills

Mac devices

Networking

Troubleshooting

Ticketing Systems

Data Center Management

Job description

Primary Skills: Mac devices (Expert), Networking (Intermediate), Troubleshooting (Expert), Ticketing Systems (Proficient), Data Center Management (Advanced)

Contract Type: W2 Only

Duration: 6 Months with possible extension

Location: Kent, WA

Pay Range: $25 - $30 per hour on W2

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician to join our team in Kent, WA, focusing primarily on Mac-based compute infrastructure with a secondary role in network operations support. This position entails hands‑on management of our mac devices, including deployment, maintenance, performance optimization, and troubleshooting, ensuring operational uptime SLAs. The role requires a solid blend of skills in Mac hardware operations, networking fundamentals, and active participation in network infrastructure tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, rack, cable, and maintain various Apple hardware in the data center.
• Manage Apple device diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and configurations.
• Monitor system health and support operational uptime SLAs.
• Keep accurate asset records, labeling, inventory, and documentation.
• Assist with network infrastructure setup and maintenance, including switch installation and structured cabling.

Must‑Have Skills

• 3+ years of experience in data center operations or hardware support roles.
• Hands‑on experience with Mac hardware (Mac Studio/Mini/Pro) in production or lab environments.
• Strong understanding of racking, stacking, cabling, and general data center best practices.
• Working knowledge of network switches, Ethernet standards, and basic L2 protocols.
• Experience with ticketing systems, documentation, asset tracking tools.
• Ability to lift and move equipment (up to ~50 lbs) and work in data center environments.

Employment Type

Contract (W2)

Seniority Level

Entry level

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

About Akraya

Akraya is an award‑winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022). We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!

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