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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 Technician to 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
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