Data Center Technician - Associate

at  MacStadium

Meet MacStadium. We build cloud solutions to simplify Mac for business. We actively participate in and influence the Apple ecosystem in a cool way and have been a part of it since day one. Developers and end users at leading tech companies, big enterprises, and small teams rely on MacStadium’s innovative solutions every day. We have a passionate team of hard working, hard playing professionals with a big, shared vision. Come join us as we grow again!

WHAT WE NEED:

The data center technician will be providing a variety of services to build and maintain MacStadium’s patented technology and infrastructure. This position will work closely with our engineering team by performing hardware, network, or system installation, configuration, and troubleshooting new or existing infrastructure. The data center analyst is also responsible to deploy servers, upgrade software, and conduct audits (such as inventory) on a daily basis.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• 1-3 years’ technical experience
• IT certifications such as CCNA, Comp TIA, Server + etc. are a plus
• Understanding of data center operations – routers, switches, infrastructure, network
• Ability to perform physical tasks around the data center

THE POSITION OPERATES IN A DATA CENTER ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Must be able to safely use a ladder
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Require the use of hands to finger
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
• Must be able to distinguish different colors
• Require use of tools such as screwdrivers

• Assist with physical build and install infrastructure at the data center
• Complete general network and system configurations
• Troubleshoot and repairs servers with hardware or network connectivity issues
• Provide a remote hands function to physically troubleshoot customer reported hardware malfunction
• Help manage the daily performance of the data center operations
• Run data cables and maintain cable/wire management according to company standards
• Ensure heating and cooling systems are operational and meet temperature conditions for servers
• Maintain inventory counts of company assets such as racks, shelves, and servers
• Records and updates documentation of work operations, incident reports, and outages
• Participates in Root Cause Analysis as required
• Manage and triage service tickets through ticketing system
• Perform other tasks as assigned