Only W2- Data Center Technician

ReqRoute,Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ReqRoute,Inc is seeking a Data Center Technician - L2 for onsite work in South San Jose, CA. The role involves hands-on rack and stack, cabling, and component replacement, with basic Windows or Linux OS administration.

You will collaborate with network administrators, rack and cable servers, and support remote validation activities. The position requires local availability and willingness to perform hardware upgrades and inventory audits in a fast-paced data center environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on data center experience with rack and stack, cabling, and component replacement.
• Basic OS administration on Windows or Linux.
• Onsite local to South San Jose, CA is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with network administrators to resolve server issues and upgrade hardware.
• Rack, stack, and cabling of servers/switches for remote access and validation.
• Provide hands-on support for ad hoc server/network requests.
• Coordinate procurement and return of defective hardware from vendors.
• Cabling of servers and network devices per wiring diagrams and validate connectivity.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot server issues with help from remote admins.
• Perform firmware upgrades and configure IPs and access credentials.
• Conduct physical audits of servers, components, and consumables for inventory accuracy.

Skills

Rack and Stack

Windows/Linux Admin

iLO/iDRAC

Tools

iLO/iDRAC

Job description

Data Center Technician - L2

Onsite - South San Jose, CA (Only Locals)

Only W2 (No C2C)

What are the top 3 skills required for this role?

• Data Centre Hands on Exp in rack and stack, cabling, configuration of ilo , idrac , replacement of RAM, CPU etc.
• Knowledge basic admin of Operating system ( Windows or Linux )

Job Description/ Responsibilities

• Collaborate with network administrators to resolve server-related issues, including cable replacement or re-routing, optics replacement on server and switch ports, and installation of upgraded hardware components.
• Temporarily rack, stack, and cable servers or switches to enable remote access by network administrators for configuration and validation activities.
• Provide hands-on support to network administrators for ad hoc requests involving servers or network switches.
• Coordinate procurement of replacement components, install the parts, and manage return shipment of defective hardware to the respective vendors.
• Perform cabling of the server/network device in accordance with approved wiring diagrams and coordinate with network administrators to validate connectivity and operational readiness.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot server issues to identify and isolate root causes with help of remote network or sys admins.
• Perform server firmware upgrades to ensure systems are running on the latest approved versions. Configure server IP addresses and default access credentials in accordance with standard procedures.
• Conduct physical inspections as requested or audits of servers, components, and consumables to ensure equipment inventory accuracy.