Lab Technician (Data Center)

Beacon Hill; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Technologies in the United States is seeking a motivated Lab Technician to support day-to-day data center operations, configuration, and troubleshooting. This hands-on role suits someone with a foundation in system administration and a proactive approach.

You will perform server management tasks, rack and stack, Linux OS installations and configuration, and work with virtualization platforms. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in data center operations.
• Linux OS installations and configuration.
• Server configuration and VLAN networking.
• Experience with virtualization technologies.
• Rack and stack procedures and data center cabling standards.
• Troubleshooting using logs, UIs, and monitoring tools.
• Detail-oriented with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform server management tasks including support and break/fix activities.
• Support deployment and troubleshooting with risk mitigation.
• Configure servers, rack/stack operations, and cabling setup and validation.
• Analyze system logs and dashboards to resolve alerts and incidents.
• Execute bash scripts and automated tests to validate hardware and network connections.
• Provide cross-system support across networking and virtualization layers.

Skills

Linux system administration

Server configuration

Networking/VLAN

Virtualization

Rack and stack

Scripting (Bash)

Ruby

Python

Education

Certifications relevant

Tools

Proxmox

VMware ESXi

Job description

• 3+ years' Experience working in a data center
• Rack and stack, configurations, installations
• Linux (OS Installations and Configuration)
• Ruby/Python/Bash

Nice to haves:

• ProxMox
• Server Management and Networking, VLAN
• VMWare, ESXI and Virtualization

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Technicianto assist with day-to-day support, configuration, and troubleshooting of data center systems. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with a foundational background in system administration and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform server management tasks including application support, bug triage, break/fix activities, and proactive hardware/software testing.
• Support system deployment and troubleshooting with a focus on risk mitigation and process improvement.
• Configure servers, perform rack and stack operations, and assist with cabling setup and validation (e.g., LNTP cables and switch mapping).
• Analyze system logs, review UI and dashboards, and follow documented procedures to resolve alerts and incidents.
• Execute bash scripts and automated tests to validate hardware and network connections.
• Provide support across systems, networking, and virtualization layers while developing deeper knowledge of software and infrastructure components.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Solid foundation in Linux system administration (OS Installations and Configuration)
• Experience with server configuration, networking, and VLAN setups.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (installing, configuring, maintaining, and updating).
• Familiarity with rack and stack procedures and data center cabling standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot using system logs, UIs, and monitoring tools.
• Tenacious, detail-oriented, and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ruby/Python/Bash or similar programming experience
• Strong interest in developing deeper skills in systems engineering and testing
• Degree not required, but relevant certifications or hands-on experience is highly valued
• Approachable, friendly, inquisitive, eager to learn, tenacity, coachable, looking for career growth

Data Center consists of 3 rows of hardware (each row has 60 racks), 100+servers and over 400 appliances

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.