Data Center Technician - GPU Cloud & AI Infra

TEKsystems; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal per diem $25

Free lodging

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Data Center Technician for a contract-to-hire role based in Ashburn, VA, with operations extending to Ellendale, ND. You will ensure the availability of data center operations, diagnose hardware and network issues, and develop scripts for server updates while providing hands-on support.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, readiness for a 24/7 environment with on-call rotation, strong time management and communication skills, and occasional travel to other data centers.

Qualifications

• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and assembly.
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in elevated locations.
• Comfortable in a 24/7 operational environment with on-call rotation.
• Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Quick problem-solving and task prioritization abilities.
• Physical requirements met with reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and reliability of data center operations
• Diagnose and repair hardware and network issues
• Perform root cause analysis on hardware/software failures
• Train internal teams and develop technical documentation
• Provide hands-on technical support to data center teams
• Develop scripts for server and network hardware updates
• Maintain inventory and manage equipment installations
• Conduct maintenance on test and tooling equipment
• Travel occasionally to other data center locations

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Linux

On-call readiness

Time management

Communication

Job description

TEKsystems seeks a Data Center Technician for a contract-to-hire role based in Ashburn, VA, with operations extending to Ellendale, ND. You will ensure the availability of data center operations, diagnose hardware and network issues, and develop scripts for server updates while providing hands-on support.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, readiness for a 24/7 environment with on-call rotation, strong time management and communication skills, and occasional travel to other data centers.