DC Ops Technician III

WebHosting; Ashburn (VA); Presencial; USD 57.000 - 84.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Shift differential

Descripción de la vacante

Rackspace Technology is seeking a Data Center Operations Technician to own IT infrastructure within the data center, ensuring all customer environments are secure and achieve 99.999% uptime. The role is based in Ashburn, VA, with onsite responsibilities and eligibility for shift differential.

Responsibilities include supporting Windows, RHEL, Ubuntu, and VMware ESX servers, performing hardware swaps, OS troubleshooting, and maintaining network and storage configurations.

Formación

• Experience in data center operations or equivalent environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware failures on x86 servers.
• Familiarity with OS and storage technologies such as Windows Server, Linux, and VMware ESX.

Responsabilidades

• Utilize monitoring software and ticketing system to support customers.
• Identify and troubleshoot simple hardware failures on x86 servers and replace failed components.
• Troubleshoot OS storage issues including file systems, disk management and RAID.
• Support servers running Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu Linux or VMware ESX Server.
• Troubleshoot LAN connectivity issues and reestablish remote access via SSH or RDP/Remote Desktop.

Conocimientos

Customer support

Hardware troubleshooting

OS troubleshooting

Networking

Cabling & storage hardware

Security policy adherence

Herramientas

SSH

Remote Desktop

VMware ESX

Windows Server

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Ubuntu Linux

Descripción del empleo

Remote Full-time Not specified Operations

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Data Center Operations Technician owns the responsibility of all IT Infrastructure, including customer configurations, within the data center environment ensuring all customer server environments are secure, operational and maintain 99.999% uptime.

Work Location/Days/Hours:

• Ashburn, VA
• Eligible for shift differential

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Key Accountabilities

• Utilize custom monitoring software and internal ticketing system to provide customer support
• Identify and troubleshoot simple hardware failures on x86-based servers to include the replacement of failed hardware components
• Troubleshoot simple operating system storage issues including file system, disk management and RAID technologies
• Support servers running Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Server, Ubuntu Linux or VMWare ESX Server
• Simple operating systems administration to include troubleshooting of login, password and connectivity issues
• Troubleshoot simple local area network (LAN) connectivity issues and reestablish remote access to customer configurations utilizing SSH, Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services or Remote Access Controllers
• Complete the troubleshooting, configuration and replacement of network device hardware including access and aggregation switches, firewalls, load-balancers and security appliances
• Complete the troubleshooting, configuration and replacement of storage devices including DAS and NAS arrays
• Complete customer configuration maintenances including hardware modification, operating system installation, mounting of the devices within cabinets and completion of all cabling needs required
• Troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling including initial installation testing as well as connectivity issues with previously deployed copper or fiber cabling
• Provide technical communication relating to customer configurations in a concise, professional manner
• Adhere to company security policies and procedures, including health and safety and local governing requirements as directed
• Execute and maintain meticulous 5S and housekeeping practices
• Demonstrate no less than full performance in a continuous, consistent, measurable manner
• Demonstrate high levels of passion and enthusiasm when providing Fanatical Support to all customers and coworkers
• Communicate in an honest, transparent manner focused on building trust amongst customers and coworkers

Key Performance Indicators (please note your KPI’s are the outputs of each of the accountabilities)

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of Rackspace software toolsets required for the monitoring and support of customer configurations
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete customer configuration maintenances and hardware troubleshooting
• Attention to detail and adherence to maintenance instructions ensure customer configuration rework is not required
• Customer configuration maintenances are quality controlled and adhere to published policy and process to ensure Global alignment
• Troubleshooting and problem solving capabilities lead to accurate and timely resolution of technical events
• All customer incidents or potential risks to our customers must be investigated utilizing the root cause analysis method
• All customer interactions, both internal and external, are conducted in a manner that delights customers
• Process and policy sign off is conducted in a timely manner, with clear understanding of the subject matter, by the specified due date
• All areas of responsibility are clean and organized with specific areas designated for all moveable items

MAIN CONTACTS (external/internal):

• Internal Rackspace Personnel (daily: status of customer issues, configurations, objectives and tasks)
• External Customers/Vendors (varies: configuration planning and status communication)
• External Vendors (varies: supervision and oversight of work undertaken)

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The compensation range for this position ranges from $57,371.00/year in our lowest geographic market up to $84,181.90/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Learn more about benefits at Rackspace.

About Rackspace Technology

Rackspace Technology is the trusted operator of the full enterprise AI stack, from governed private cloud to AI inference and agents in production. From edge to core to cloud, we operate the infrastructure, data layer, and software integration to deliver business outcomes with the predictable cost, reliability, security, and compliance that regulated and mission-critical environments demand. We support customers in more than 120 countries with AI capabilities spanning private cloud, public cloud, applications, data and cyber resilience.

More on Rackspace Technology

Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.