Associate Data Center Technician at Genesis10
Richardson, CA 94085
About the Job
Genesis10 is currently seeking an Associate Data Center Technician with our client in their Richardson, TX location. This is a 12 month + contract position.
Summary:
Summary:
- Our client is the world's largest professional network, built to help members of all backgrounds and experiences achieve more in their careers.
- Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.
- Every day our members use our products to make connections, discovering opportunities, build skills and gain insights.
- We believe amazing things happen when we work together in an environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging, and that what matters most in a candidate is having the skills needed to succeed.
- It inspires us to invest in our talent and support career growth.
- Join us to challenge yourself with work that matters.
- We trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams, and this role will be an onsite position in the country of employment.
- As an Associate Data Center Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting all failed hard drives and DIMM's.
- You will also be responsible for the installation of new SSD and NVME into existing servers.
- You will be mentored by level 2 data center technicians and assist them with various server maintenance tasks as necessary.
- You must have basic server component add/remove experience and entry level Linux troubleshooting skills.
- The quality of the work performed will have a direct impact on the stability and performance of the company's enterprise computer systems.
- Being a global company, down-time is measured in minutes, so responsiveness and effectiveness during system outages are critical.
- You will be working directly with the local site supervisor, who will give you directions and assign your workload.
- This position will work directly with contracted Data Center Technicians and Senior Data Center Technicians who are responsible for all hardware break fix activities, to ensure SLA's and KPI's are met.
- This position will also work with full-time engineers as points of escalation.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshooting and resolution of failed hard drives and failed DIMM's within server nodes.
- Installation of new SSD and NVME hard drives into existing servers.
- Troubleshooting and resolution of console connectivity issues.
- Troubleshooting and resolution of all power supply and RDU (power strip) related issues.
- Troubleshooting and resolution of all tier 1 server hardware break fix issues.
Secondary Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- Assisting Data Center Technicians in OS level troubleshooting and network troubleshooting.
- Process (identify, tag, and prepare) all server nodes ready for decommissioning and prepare them for our third party ITAM vendor to pick up.
- Ensure client's data center house rules are being followed and immediately report any concerns to leadership.
- Ensure client's data center cleanliness, any issues with cleanliness must be reported to leadership.
Requirements:
- 2+ years in a Data Center Engineering Role
- 2+ years Linux troubleshooting experience.
- 2+ years server hardware troubleshooting experience.
- Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
Desired:
- Experience with network configuration and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with server hardware components and troubleshooting.
- A+ plus certification.
Suggested Skills:
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.
Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.
Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
- Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
- Remote opportunities available
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary
25 - 35 /hour
