Datacenter Technician

Base pay range: $30.00/hr - $33.00/hr Sr Technical Recruitment Manager at Veterans Sourcing Group, LLC Location: Seattle, WA Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Data Center Technician to support and maintain our Mac-based compute infrastructure and associated data center environments. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience managing Mac devices at scale, ensuring uptime, optimizing performance, performing OnDemand upgrades/downgrades, and supporting production workloads. This role requires a solid understanding of networking fundamentals, especially switching technologies used in modern data centers. This is a hybrid role, with responsibilities split between Mac hardware operations (80%) and network operations support (20%). Primary – Mac/Server Infrastructure Operations (80%) Deploy, rack, cable, and maintain Mac Studio, Mac Pro, Mac Mini, and similar Apple hardware in the data center. Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on Apple devices (hardware and basic OS‑level issues). Manage device imaging, configuration, firmware updates, and lifecycle operations. Monitor system health, handle incident response, and support operational uptime SLAs. Maintain accurate asset records, labeling, inventory, and documentation. Work closely with platform/engineering teams to support CI/CD, build pipelines, and workloads running on Mac fleets. Perform iLO administration for HP and Dell machines. Secondary – Data Center & Networking Support (20%) Assist with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of network switches (Arista, Juniper, etc.). Perform structured cabling (fiber and copper), patching, tracing, and labeling. Participate in switch upgrades, port provisioning, VLAN configurations, and basic L2 troubleshooting. Support network connectivity for compute hardware, out‑of‑band management, PDUs, and KVM components. Collaborate with network engineering to escalate and resolve complex issues. Ensure compliance with data center standards: airflow, cable management, rack power distribution, and space planning. Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience in data center operations or hardware support roles. Hands‑on experience with Mac hardware (Mac Studio, Mac Mini, Mac Pro) in production or lab environments. Strong understanding of racking, stacking, cabling, and general data center best practices. Working knowledge of network switches, Ethernet standards, and basic L2 protocols. Experience with ticketing systems, documentation, and asset tracking tools. Ability to lift and move equipment (up to ~50 lbs) and work in data center environments. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Jamf and automation workflows for Mac devices. Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, link aggregation, and network troubleshooting. Experience with remote management tools (IPMI, iDRAC, Lights Out, etc.). Understanding of OS imaging, basic scripting (Python/Bash), or automation. Past experience supporting build farms, developer infrastructure, or similar environments. Awareness of Agile practices and familiarity with ServiceNow or Wolken ticketing systems. Soft Skills Strong communication and documentation abilities. Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate across engineering, networking, and data center teams. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Contract Job Function Information Technology Industries Computer and Network Security and Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr Veterans Sourcing Group LLC