Data Center Technician

Title : Data Center Technician

Location : Ashburn, VA

Duration : Initial 6 month duration with potential extensions

Compensation : $50.00 / hour - $55.00 / hour

Work Requirements : US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Basic Purpose

Provide onsite technical support for the data center and equipment to ensure continuous availability. Perform troubleshooting, escalations, and resolve incidents and problems when detected.

Interface with various support teams and vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during system outages or periods of reduced performance.

Able to innovate and make decisions on his / her own, but also know how to take direction when it is given, paying attention to all details involved.

Responsibilities

Network installation & maintenance (rack & stack, cabling, parts replacement, etc.)

Server installation & maintenance (rack & stack, HDD, memory, CPU, RAID batteries, NICs, etc.)

Data Center staging, deployment, and logistics / asset management support

Site builds & refreshes, while meeting current quality standards

Data Center hardware break / fix / move / add / change; component replacement, hardware troubleshooting

Extensive enterprise cable installation experience as well as industry cabling standards

Ability to provide adequate fiber and copper cable testing with minimal supervision

Ability to terminate Cat 6 cabling

Create / update / maintain rack elevations within a DCIM application (Nlyte)

Maintain inventory control and documentation on systems and components to ensure updates occur according to schedule and procedure

Troubleshoot and escalate incidents and problems

Interface with other ISD areas and / or vendors to resolve outages or periods of reduced performance, in accordance with established criteria

Provide status reports on active or resolved issues

Maintain, configure, and perform preventative maintenance to various network and data center equipment to ensure efficient operations

Experience with out-of-band management / KVM system (DSVIEW)

Experience with power distribution units (PDUs), load management

Familiar with NEMA and IEC power connectors

Familiar with Data Center containment solutions

Work with others to update and document procedures

Write, and maintain, detailed site reference documentation

Cognizant of Data Center Safety Standards

Lift equipment weighing 50 lbs.

Perform other tasks or duties as assigned or based on need

Qualifications knowledge, skills, and abilities

Intermediate Data Center / IT Operations experience

Software & Hardware tools utilized to perform day to day Data Center functions

Knowledge of LAN / WAN topologies, protocols, and standards

Must exhibit excellent communication and grammatical skills

Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work in an environment that operates 24 / 7 with an ability to participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to work under pressure (urgent problems, deadlines, changing priorities)

Familiar with network cabling (types, distance limitations, testing, connectors, handling)

Familiar with electrical & optical transceivers (SFP+, QSFP+, GLCT, DAC, CFP2, DWDM)

Familiar with server hardware and components

Familiar with electrical standards, connector types, power budget calculations, AC vs. DC, single phase vs. three phase, etc.

Familiar with datacenter design in relation to heat dissipation and air flow

Meticulous and obsessive about organized cabling

Detail oriented and organized

Desired

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Experience and technical training in WAN / LAN communications including experience installing, basic configuring and maintaining Cisco routers and switche

Experience in presenting technical solutions and / or recommendations

Knowledge of electronic principles as they relate to diagnosing and troubleshooting IT system issues

Knowledge of technical inter-relationships between software / hardware and desktop / LAN / Host systems

Advanced skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues

Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills

Our benefits package includes :

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan

and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs.

Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions.

By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities.

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INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.