Data Center Technician: Hands-On Troubleshooter & Rack Pro

TEKsystems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

401(k)

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems in San Jose, CA is hiring Level 2 Data Center Technicians to support a large software company’s data center operations. Responsibilities include server troubleshooting, parts replacement, firmware updates, and configuring servers for network readiness.

Ideal candidates have 2-3+ years of data center experience and are prepared for shifts beginning 1pm–10pm, transitioning to 12pm–11pm or 1pm–12am. The role entails hands-on hardware work including wiring and rack/stack tasks.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of data center technician experience.
• Must be open to M-F 1pm-10pm initially, then moving to 4x10s (12pm-11pm or 1pm-12am).
• Troubleshooting and isolating issues on servers, not just part swaps.
• Rack/stack and configuration of servers and other data center gear.
• Hands-on wiring/cabling.
• Break/fix and actual troubleshooting, not just remote hands.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot a variety of servers and isolate the problem.
• Order replacement parts and install them in servers, ship back defective parts.
• Update firmware on servers to the latest version.
• Configure IP addresses and default login credentials on servers.
• Assist network admins with server issues, including cable work and port upgrades.
• Rack/stack a server or switch for remote login and configuration.
• Assist network admins with server/switch tasks.
• Support Level 1 responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Data center troubleshooting

Server troubleshooting

Rack and stack

Cabling/wiring

Hardware break/fix

Job description

TEKsystems in San Jose, CA is hiring Level 2 Data Center Technicians to support a large software company’s data center operations. Responsibilities include server troubleshooting, parts replacement, firmware updates, and configuring servers for network readiness.

Ideal candidates have 2-3+ years of data center experience and are prepared for shifts beginning 1pm–10pm, transitioning to 12pm–11pm or 1pm–12am. The role entails hands-on hardware work including wiring and rack/stack tasks.