Lab Technician (Data Center)

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit package

Job summary

Beacon Hill Technologies is seeking a Data Center Lab Technician for an onsite role in Durham, NC. The candidate will assist with day-to-day support, configuration, and troubleshooting of data center systems with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

The role requires a foundation in system administration, Linux installations/configuration, and virtualization know-how, with a proactive mindset and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' Experience working in a data center.
• Rack and stack, configurations, installations.
• Linux (OS Installations and Configuration).
• Ruby/Python/Bash.
• Hands-on virtualization experience (Proxmox/VMware).

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.

Skills

Linux administration

Rack and stack

Scripting (Bash/Ruby/Python)

Networking basics (VLAN)

System monitoring & logs

Tools

Proxmox

VMware ESXi

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Data Center Lab Technician

**THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION**

Must Haves:

• 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

Lab Technician

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 Environment:

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

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.

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.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future