Data Center Technician

Our enterprise-level client is seeking to add a Data Center Technician to the team in Fort Worth, TX. Please see below for full details:

Job Notes:

-3+ month contract / extensions possible and perm conversion possible with good performance

-ASAP start date

-Onsite in Fort Worth, TX

-Drug & Background required

The role will be responsible for day-to-day data center support activities, including but not limited to: server and network hardware installation, copper / fiber-optic cabling, 'layer 1 through 'layer-3' troubleshooting and IT asset management. Technician to monitor and respond to hardware and software issues, utilizing industry standard ticketing system and to provide clear, timely and appropriate customer communications. Technician activities to be governed by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Program, Safety and Security Policies in order to meet requirements for quality and quantity of work. Technicians will be required to join an on-call rotation for after hours support. Technicians actively participate in the change management process, both checking in a monitoring production and preventative maintenances.

Required Skills:

• Able to safely lift and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds

• Able to be on feet majority of work day

• Fluency in both written and spoken English

• Must provide own transportation to work location(s)

• Must be able to respond to any on-call request within 1 hour

• Able to update asset management data as required, using scanners

• Effectively utilize ITSM / DCIM workflow management system

• Able to manage server, switch, router, storage and other hardware lifecycle processes

• Able to understand how to correctly and effectively run cabling - e.g. power, Cat6, SM/MM fiber optic and IB

• Strong communication skills required to properly document tickets, send customer emails and communicate within the team

• Strong proclivity towards multitasking and adaptivity

• Must be punctual and reliable

• Must have good organization skills

• Must have good interpersonal skills for working in a team environment

• Must have good time management skills, be goal oriented to deliver good quantity/quality of work

• Must be willing to work as part of a team, but also on individual projects

• Able to operate material handling equipment - pallet jacks and forklifts, if certified.

• Experience with O365 software desired

• Able to learn new systems, methodologies and procedures, including different types software/ hardware

• Must be comfortable with TCP/IP and performing basic configuration of networking HW

• Must be conversant in ethernet technologies at higher speeds 100Gpbs & 400Gbps

Required Experience:

• 2-3 years Rack and Stack experience

• OS provisioning/reprovisioning (e.g., from USB or network share)

• Boot strapping network devices and configuring IP addresses on these devices

• 1-2 years Basic Linux and scripting experience (e.g., checkout repo from GitHub, set up Linux environment, run and troubleshoot Ansible script)

• CompTIA Server + certification (preferred)

• ITIL Foundation certification (preferred)

• DNS/DHCP

• Working knowledge of one or more ticketing systems, Jira preferred

• Working knowledge of server hardware (Client, Dell, Supermicro servers)

• Working knowledge of basic networking components and protocols (Cisco, Arista, Juniper)

• Knowledgeable in data center practices (e.g. fault tolerance, redundant cabling, calculating power usage, teaming, etc.)

• Strong cable management skills and experience running fiber and copper in a data center.

• Basic understanding of electrical, HVAC, and cable infrastructure

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Certifications in Data Center technologies are desired. (CCNA, CCENT)

Why Choose Merge IT?

We have a team of talented and ambitious professionals that drive growth by identifying and delivering top quality IT talent for our Fortune 100, enterprise-level clients (aka 'Big Name' - think big banks, big pharma, etc.).

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Merge IT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Nothing in this job posting guarantees employment.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work setting:
In-person

Work Location: In person