Data Center Technician: Linux & HPC Systems

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridien is seeking a Data Center Technician to install and maintain Linux-based systems at the NALA data center in Houston. The role focuses on reliable hardware, troubleshooting, and efficient deployment of infrastructure to support sustainable technology initiatives.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with a cross-functional team, and help evolve our standard operating procedures for scalable, secure data center operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems or related computing subjects.
• Some bash scripting preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in HPC environment preferred.
• Experience with automation/configuration management using Puppet, Chef, Salt, Ansible, GitLab or equivalent.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume production systems.
• Knowledge of GPUs is desirable.
• Must be detail oriented and work well in a team environment.
• Must have legal right to live and work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Install/configure Linux-based hardware and all applicable software.
• Maintain/repair Linux-based systems and associated equipment.
• Ticket system use for repairs, fixes, and maintenance schedule.
• Teamwork and independent workloads for timely, mannered support related tasks.
• Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance.
• Track and report hardware failures.
• Track and update spares database.
• Perform hardware troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems.
• System monitoring.
• Deployment with use of automated infrastructure.
• Globalization & Standardization – Adhere to set standard policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Teamwork

Linux system administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IS

Tools

Puppet

Chef

Salt

Ansible

GitLab

Job description

Viridien is seeking a Data Center Technician to install and maintain Linux-based systems at the NALA data center in Houston. The role focuses on reliable hardware, troubleshooting, and efficient deployment of infrastructure to support sustainable technology initiatives.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with a cross-functional team, and help evolve our standard operating procedures for scalable, secure data center operations.