Data Center Technician

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1 month onboarding and on-the-job training Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, followed by shift schedule: 1 each A and B schedule 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; 2 each A and B schedule 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (A = Sunday to Wednesday, B = Wednesday to Saturday).

This is a long‑term, ongoing Data Center Technician opportunity within a new lab. The technician will work on the IT build‑out and support of the pre‑production lab, including racks, bench testing areas, and related infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot a variety of servers and isolate problems that arise.
• Order replacement parts, install them in servers, and ship defective parts back to vendors.
• Update firmware on servers to ensure the latest version is installed.
• Configure IP addresses and default login credentials on servers.
• Assist network administrators with issues such as replacing broken cables, re‑routing cables to different ports, replacing optics on server and switch ports, or installing upgraded parts.
• Temporarily rack and stack a server or switch in a cabinet and cable it so the network admin can log in remotely and run configurations.
• Assist network administrators who request specific assistance with servers or switches.
• Perform Level 1 responsibilities as necessary.

• Data center, rack and stack, Linux, cabling, hardware troubleshooting, racking, troubleshooting, data center maintenance.
• Independent, logical problem‑solving in a L2 break/fix environment with no remote hands or walkthrough support.
• Ability to conduct Level 1 rack/stack for deployments.
• Two recent valid references required.

Contract position based out of Sunnyvale, CA. Full onsite. Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Contract.

Pay range: $35.00 per hour.

Benefits may include:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; 401(k) retirement plan (pre‑tax and Roth options);
Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents);
Short‑ and long‑term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave).

Final date to receive applications:
January 19, 2026.

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.