Data Center Technician - Linux/Hardware Troubleshooter

TEKsystems; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a contracting data center technician to support Portland, OR, with hands-on server troubleshooting, rack/stack, and hardware configuration. The role requires physical work in a data center, including wiring, cabling, and coordinating with network admins to resolve server issues.

Ideal candidates will have Linux-based troubleshooting experience, BIOS/firmware tasks, and a willingness to work a rotating schedule that may include weekends and 4x10 shifts.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of data center technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot servers and isolate issues across multiple devices.
• Rack/stack and configure servers and DC gear.
• Perform firmware updates and BIOS configuration on hardware.
• Assist network admins with cables, ports, and optics as needed.
• Ship defective parts back to vendors and order replacements.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting rather than purely remote support.

Skills

Data center technician experience

Linux troubleshooting

Wiring/Cabling

Break/Fix troubleshooting

End of row infrastructure

Tools

BIOS configuration

Firmware updates

Network patching

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a contracting data center technician to support Portland, OR, with hands-on server troubleshooting, rack/stack, and hardware configuration. The role requires physical work in a data center, including wiring, cabling, and coordinating with network admins to resolve server issues.

Ideal candidates will have Linux-based troubleshooting experience, BIOS/firmware tasks, and a willingness to work a rotating schedule that may include weekends and 4x10 shifts.