Datacenter Technician

Sr. Professional Recruiter at Insight Global Location : Leesburg, VA Summary : The main function of a Data Center Technician is to monitor software to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions. Job Responsibilities: Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs startups and shutdowns (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) according to specific instructions, checklists, guides, standard protocols, and emails. Performs post-execution quality checks and verifies that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling are set up properly according to safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs). Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures, quickly identifies the cause(s) of issues, and replaces faulty components. Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) following standard procedures with minimal guidance. Follows procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents to appropriate Datacenter Technician Leads. Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance. Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program. Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs. Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports. Qualifications: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components. 1+ year(s) experience supporting IT equipment or related technology. Basic understanding of how to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word). Flexibility to work non-standard business hours that may include weekends and/or holidays. Associate's degree in computer programming or equivalent training required. 2-4 years experience required. Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time. Compensation : $24/hr to $29/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Media #J-18808-Ljbffr