Lab Technician (Data Center)

Durham, North Carolina, USA Full-Time
NA 09-03-2026 15:19:22 Job ID: 1473171_1788448762

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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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