Data Center Technician

A top Fortune 50 Financial Institution in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Data Center Technician to provide on-site support within their data center environment. In this role, the Data Center Technician will maintain critical infrastructure availability through hardware support, rack and stack activities, and troubleshooting.  About the

Opportunity:

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Hours:

12:00pm to 8:30pm (EST)

Setting:

Onsite Responsibilities:

Performing network installation and maintenance, including rack & stack, cabling, hardware replacement, and break/fix support Supporting server installation and maintenance, including HDDs, memory, CPUs, RAID batteries, and NICs Executing data center staging, deployment, logistics, and asset management activities Troubleshooting incidents and escalating issues for resolution Installing, testing, and terminating copper and fiber cabling Performing other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

5+ years of progressive Data Center experience High School Diploma / GED Strong experience with routers, switches, and firewalls Knowledge of LAN/WAN topologies, protocols, and standards Familiarity with fiber and copper cabling standards Experience with electrical and optical transceivers Understanding of power systems Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and organizational skills

Desired Qualifications:

Associate's and/or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent Technical training in WAN/LAN communications Experience with Cisco routers and switches Experience in presenting technical recommendations Knowledge of IT system troubleshooting Solid understanding of technical relationships between systems