Data Center Operations Technician

Job Description

Technician is responsible for on-site performance of all build projects. Responsibilities include:

• Being on-site during normal business hours.
• Supporting both new deployment or new builds, and live site/production requests.
• Supporting cabinet installation and decommission as needed.
• Supporting other operational activities approved by LinkedIn.
• Managing incoming/outgoing shipments.
• Maintaining data center cleanliness and organization.
• Installing hardware in production and staging environments.
• Maintaining inventory systems, providing timely updates on inventory levels, and performing quarterly cycle counts.
• Managing site growth by keeping the data center organized.

Requirements:

• 3 years experience deploying and supporting servers in a 24/7 production data center environment.
• Experience working with Linux systems (RedHat preferred).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience in the installation of standard cabling technologies and rack infrastructure including but not limited to seismic bracing, infrastructure aesthetics, and effective trouble shooting.
• Unix/Linux skills (preferred).
• Understanding of cabling and telecommunications standards including IEEE/ANSI/TIA/EIA (strongly preferred).
• Experience supporting SAN or NAS technologies (preferred).

Direct Line is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Client requires employees to be fully Covid vaccinated. Accommodations will be made according to local, state and federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How extensive is your experience with providing hardware troubleshoot support?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Data Center Operations: 3 years (Preferred)
• Linux: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location