Data Center Technician - Kings Mountain, NC

Unisys; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Healthcare

HSA matching

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Unisys is seeking a Data Center Technician to maintain the data center IT systems, install servers, racks and switches, and ensure uninterrupted network access. You’ll monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance on hardware and software to keep the environment stable.

Key duties include managing power and HVAC, backups, documenting procedures, and coordinating with Dell engineers for POA and part replacements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• May require technical certification or Associate Degree.
• Generally, 2-4+ years’ experience in area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain data center IT systems, including servers, racks and switches.
• Troubleshoot issues and monitor performance of data center infrastructure.
• Perform regular maintenance and firmware updates to systems, software, and hardware.
• Manage power, HVAC, backups, and ensure reliable data center operations.
• Document procedures, configurations, and service reports for Dell; coordinate with Dell engineers.
• Coordinate with Dell domain engineers for plan of action and POA documentation.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification or Associate Degree

Job description

What success looks like in this role:

The Data Center Technician’s responsibilities include maintaining the data center’s IT system, troubleshooting issues, performing server installations, and ensuring uninterrupted access to network services. The ideal candidate for this role should possess a strong understanding of network infrastructure and data center operations. Familiarity with server installations and network updates is also required.

Installing and configuring data center infrastructure including servers, racks, switches and other hardware Regularly monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues Performing regular maintenance and updates to systems, software, and hardware Ensuring the data center’s HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems are operating efficiently Carrying out routine network maintenance tasks, such as managing user accounts, permissions, email, anti-virus, anti-spam Ensuring the data center’s power supply is consistent and reliable Ensuring data backups are completed and stored correctly Assisting with disaster recovery operations in the event of power failures, fires, or other disasters Documenting procedures, systems and network configuration Complying with and maintaining security standards within the data center Communicating regularly with other IT staff and management to report on status of the data center Engineers will provide troubleshooting, repair, parts ordering, preventative maintenance and Installation of Dell product located at Customer Site. Triage issues with direction from Dell Support Execute plan of action from Dell Domain Engineer/L3 Document POA Results, logs and service reports (Parts numbers/PPID of old/new parts replaced) to Dell via case email Reseating parts, swap or replace parts Server Testing and validation (running diagnostics, capturing and uploading logs) Upgrading Firmware as needed Parts locker management, manage inbound and outbound parts Spare parts management, separate from parts locker (during CW server deployments)

You will be successful in this role if you have:

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• May require technical certification or Associate Degree
• Generally, 2-4+ years’ experience in area of responsibility

Benefits

• unlimited paid time off
• a 401(k) match
• comprehensive healthcare
• HSA matching
• ongoing learning opportunities

We’re committed to supporting work-life balance and investing in your future success.

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