Data Center Engineer - TEKsystems

***5 DAYS ON-SITE IN SANTA CLARA, CA***

***5 DAYS ON-SITE IN SANTA CLARA, CA***

***5 DAYS ON-SITE IN SANTA CLARA, CA***

***CANDIDATES MUST WORK W-2, CANNOT SUPPORT C2C***

***CANDIDATES MUST WORK W-2, CANNOT SUPPORT C2C***

***CANDIDATES MUST WORK W-2, CANNOT SUPPORT C2C***

Description:

***The key focus is HW Break/Fix, but if they have any automation (Python, Ansible) then that is a HUGE plus.***

We are now looking for a motivated Senior Engineering Technician for our IPP (infrastructure, planning, and process) quality assurance labs! In this role, you will be faced with the challenge of providing a test-bed for our developers to test software on various hardware before releasing them. Additionally, collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers, installing and maintaining Windows/Linux platforms and using creativity while finding solutions. We expect things to break in this lab, as the software is mostly low level device drivers, and the bugs in them do break boards and enterprise level machines. We seek to catch problems early in our labs rather than in user devices. Do you like working on technology and yearn to be challenged in a fast paced R&D environment? If this appeals to you, then this captivating role will not let you down.

What you will be doing:

• Handling Labs and Data Centers using DCIM Tools, spreadsheets and task tracking tools.

• Your responsibilities will also include defining standards in labs to keep them safe, clean and organized.

• Deploy test boards that run automated tests from Software Developers and triage and root cause board issues which are not due to hardware or software issues but, that potentially have test setup issues.

• Remove and redeploy boards that need software and/or hardware upgrades from board engineers in a regular cadence.

• Work closely and pro-actively with other engineering teams such as system architects, chip and board designers, software/firmware engineers, HW/SW QA teams and Applications engineering teams to drive design, development, debug and release of next generations products.

• Take active part in procurement decisions for the Lab by choosing from various options available, getting test copies and doing proof of concepts and then providing recommendations.

• Collect data for critical metrics for the lab and track progress.

What we need to see:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in a Tech related Major or equivalent experience.

• 4+ years of equivalent experience in a Lab or Datacenter environment.

• Ability to perform well at work without requiring constant manager supervision.

• Ability to do deploy and cable servers and test equipment.

• Intermediate user level understanding of Unix/Windows, and Networking with Enterprise Switches and Routers.

• System administrator level experience on Unix/windows and knowledge of scripting to automate workflows (bash/python).

• Skills to work with teammates of various abilities and experiences.

• Ability to find tasks where you need help from sys-admins and communicate those, coordinate with them to integrate those solutions.

• Perseverance to debug a hard problem and out of box thinking to seek solutions.

• To be successful in this position, you should have a love of working with close-knit, multi-disciplinary teams, and enjoy hands-on work with innovative platforms.

Skills:

Data center, Infrastructure, Rack and stack, Linux, Troubleshooting, Hardware troubleshooting, Support, Hardware, hardware installation, driver management, network connectivity, data center maintenance, cable installation, Python, Red hat, Automation, Scripting, Ansible, Debugging

Top Skills Details:

Data center,Infrastructure,Rack and stack,Linux,Troubleshooting,Hardware troubleshooting,Support,Hardware

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

There is an increase in break-fix tickets coming through. Need people who have Can Do mindset and takes initiative and prevents issues before they happen. Keep log of triggers and patterns. DOCUMENTATION is extremely important on this team.

• Lab/Datacenter Procurement Experience.

• Experience with handling PDUs and Power in Labs.

• Any intermediate scripting experience.

• Basic knowledge of Git/Perforce to check-out, edit and check-in scripts.

• Ability to write SQL queries to get data from MySQL DBs.

• Visio and CAD experience for Lab R&D projects and Rack Management

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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