Onsite Data Center Technician - Server & Network Expert

Unisys; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisys is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our on-site Alabama team. You will install servers and network gear, monitor performance, perform routine maintenance, and ensure uninterrupted access to services for customers.

The ideal candidate has 2–4+ years in data center or IT operations, a High School Diploma or GED, and technical certifications or an Associate degree are a plus; must be willing to be onsite 5 days a week. Dell hardware experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• May require technical certification or Associate Degree.
• Generally, 2-4+ years’ experience in area of responsibility.
• MUST BE WILLING TO BE ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK IN LOCATION.

Responsibilities

• Installing and configuring data center infrastructure including servers, racks, switches and other hardware
• Regularly monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues
• Performing regular maintenance and updates to systems, software, and hardware
• Ensuring data backups are completed and stored correctly
• Assisting with disaster recovery operations in the event of power failures, fires, or other disasters
• Documenting procedures, systems and network configuration
• Complying with and maintaining security standards within the data center
• Communicating regularly with other IT staff and management to report on status of the data center
• Triage issues with direction from Dell Support
• Execute plan of action from Dell Domain Engineer/L3
• Document POA Results, logs and service reports to Dell via case email
• Reseating parts, swap or replace parts
• Server Testing and validation
• Upgrading Firmware as needed
• Parts locker management, manage inbound and outbound parts
• Spare parts management, separate from parts locker (during CW server deployments)

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Data center operations

Server installations

On-site collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification or Associate Degree

Tools

Dell hardware

Job description

Unisys is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our on-site Alabama team. You will install servers and network gear, monitor performance, perform routine maintenance, and ensure uninterrupted access to services for customers.

The ideal candidate has 2–4+ years in data center or IT operations, a High School Diploma or GED, and technical certifications or an Associate degree are a plus; must be willing to be onsite 5 days a week. Dell hardware experience is a plus.