Datacenter Technician

IONOS; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

IONOS in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Data Center Technician to ensure optimal operation of server, storage, network, power, and cooling systems within the Data Center rack and stack environment. The role involves installation, diagnostics, wiring, and documentation in a 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM shift, with 24/7 rotational coverage as needed.

Qualified candidates have 1-3 years in IT hardware/infrastructure, plus either A+ or Network+ certification; travel to local colocation sites and occasional

Qualifications

• 1-3 years IT hardware/infrastructure experience.
• Data center experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to Kansas City area locations.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, assembly and installation of racks, servers, storages and network equipment.
• Diagnostics of servers, storages and network equipment in lab and production environments, including repairs by swapping components.
• Installation and documentation of cabling for network connectivity (Ethernet, Fiber).
• Provide assistance to Data Center Provisioning, Data Center Infrastructure, and Network Engineering as needed.
• Maintain safety and security protocols and clean work environments within the Data Center.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Data center operations

Communication skills

Travel capability

Education

High school diploma or GED

A+ or Network+ Certification

Tools

HP

Dell

EMC

Supermicro

IBM

Seagate

Job description

In this role you will ensure that server, storage, network, power, and cooling systems perform optimally within the Data Center rack and stack environment. Assist in maintaining the Data Center through the prevention of data loss, damage to equipment, and ensure the 5 9’s principal (99.999% uptime environment). Our data center maintains several work shifts and this position is anticipated to primarily work 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation, assembly and installation of racks, servers, storages and network equipment
• Diagnostics of servers, storages and network equipment in both lab and production environments, including repairs by swapping of chassis or small parts (HDD, RAM, CPU, RAID Controller, etc.)
• Installation and documentation of cabling for network connectivity (Ethernet, Fiber)
• Provide assistance to Data Center Provisioning, Data Center Infrastructure, and Network Engineering as needed
• Maintain safety and security protocols, and clean work environments within the Data Center
• Asset tracking of inventory using internal tools for all hardware installed in the Data Center
• Identify assets within the RMA period and provide them to Provisioning for replacement
• Ensure that proper power and cooling to all I.T. equipment is provided by the installation of PDU’s, blanking plates, sealing floor tiles, and cold aisle containment zones
• Collaboration with domestic and international customers or support teams to ensure clear communication via internal ticketing systems
• Maintain SLA’s for ticket resolutions to deliver fast solutions to our customers
• Local and domestic travel to maintain equipment colocation(s)
• Potential international travel for support and training
• Working shifts in a 24/7 environment in a rotational schedule including nights, holidays, weekends (typically approximately every 7 weeks), and on-call, with punctual attendance and attentiveness to the schedule
• Contribute to internal knowledgebase to maintain up-to-date documentation
• Change management including defragmenting racks, IT equipment moves, and planned events
• Assist with other duties assigned by Data Center Service Team Leader or Head of Operations

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years of experience working in an IT role with an emphasis on hardware and/or infrastructure; 1-3 years of experience working in a data center environment preferred
• A+ or Network+ Certification or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrate strong spoken and written communication skills
• Prior experience utilizing different hardware brands including, HP, Dell, EMC, Supermicro, IBM, Seagate, etc.
• General knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems and office suites (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to other locations in the Kansas City area using company-provided transportation to our local colocation(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teamwork experience in a 24/7 rotational shift work environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The ability to perform the essential responsibilities of this job in the Lenexa office on a hybrid basis (or more as needed to perform essential responsibilities
• The ability to use a computer and telephone for extended periods of time to communicate, create, and access information verbally and digitally
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs of computer or related equipment
• The ability to climb and stand on a ladder as needed
• The ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate computer equipment with fine detail
• The ability to stand/bend/stretch/reach/kneel/crawl. Etc. as needed
• The ability to regularly sit or stand for extended periods of time.