Datacenter Technician

TEKsystems•Lowell, MA

3d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Lowell (Boston), MA 1. Ideally want to get all started the week of 3/16. a. Current Shifts are M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM. This is a long-term ongoing Datacenter Tech opportunity within a new DC build. Level 2 Position: - Troubleshoot a variety of servers and isolate the problem that the server is encountering. - Order replacement parts and install them in servers and ship back the defective part to their respective vendors. - Update firmware on servers to ensure the latest version is installed. - Configure IP addresses and default login credentials on servers. - Reach out and assist network admins on any issues they are having with a server that can range from: replacing broken or damaged cables, re-routing cables to different ports on the server or switch, replacing optics on both server and switch ports, changing out parts and installing upgraded versions of those parts in servers. And supporting their DC/Lab teams. - Temporarily rack and stack a server or switch in a cabinet and cable it so the network admin can remotely log in and run configurations on device. - Assist network admins who reach out requesting specific assistance with servers or switch. - Assist out with Level 1 responsibilities as necessary. Experience in a Liquid Cooled environment is a HUGE value add.

Requirements

Data center
Rack and stack
Linux
Cabling
Hardware troubleshooting
Racking
Troubleshooting
Data center maintenance
It is critical that that all submittals be true L2 break/fix and also willing to so the L1 rack/stack for deployments.
L2 troubleshooting is not remote hands or people being walked through tickets. They need to be able to troubleshoot independently and isolate logical issues using Linux.
2 recent valid references are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Liquid Cooled environment

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot a variety of servers and isolate the problem that the server is encountering.
Order replacement parts and install them in servers and ship back the defective part to their respective vendors.
Update firmware on servers to ensure the latest version is installed.
Configure IP addresses and default login credentials on servers.
Reach out and assist network admins on any issues they are having with a server
Temporarily rack and stack a server or switch in a cabinet and cable it so the network admin can remotely log in and run configurations on device.
Assist network admins who reach out requesting specific assistance with servers or switch.
Assist out with Level 1 responsibilities as necessary.