Datacenter Technician

Department: Information Technology

Location: Englewood, CO - On-Site Required

Role Type: Contract through the end of 2024 (with possibility of conversion to full-time)

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading cybersecurity company involved in detecting and preventing major cyber attacks. They provide cutting-edge hardware, software, and services to investigate cybersecurity incidents, protect against malicious software threats, and analyze IT security risks. With a mission to safeguard digital assets, they operate at the forefront of information security.

Job Description:

The Datacenter Technician will be responsible for the hands-on deployment, maintenance, and support of the company's datacenter infrastructure. This includes racking and stacking servers, running network cabling, performing hardware upgrades/repairs, and ensuring optimal functionality of computing equipment.

Your role will directly impact the backbone operations that power our client's cybersecurity solutions. You will collaborate closely with the networking and engineering teams to keep critical systems online and secure. The ideal candidate is passionate about data center technologies and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Rack, stack, cable and perform infrastructure buildouts for new servers and equipment
• Conduct preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and repair datacenter hardware
• Manage cabling infrastructure including fiber, ethernet, power cables etc.
• Assist with installations, upgrades, migrations for server/storage systems
• Configure BIOS, RAID, firmware and drivers for new server deployments
• Collaborate with network administrators on datacenter connectivity and switching
• Document inventory, cabling maps, procedures and knowledge base articles
• Rotate on-call duties and respond to emergencies affecting datacenter operations

Required Experience/Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Datacenter Technician
• Extensive hands-on experience with datacenter hardware installations
• Proficient in cable running, racking/stacking, server maintenance
• Experience with Cisco UCS server blade chassis or equivalent systems
• Familiarity with storage systems like NetApp, Pure Storage arrays
• Strong background in physical layer maintenance and cabling (fiber, ethernet, power)
• Working knowledge of network architecture (Cisco ACI, Palo firewalls preferred)
• Routing, switching, and general networking administration abilities

Nice-to-Haves:

• Cybersecurity domain knowledge or information security experience
• Scripting abilities (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation
• Hands-on cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Project management and escalation handling skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs of equipment when needed

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field preferred.

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly rate of $40/hour
• Employer-sponsored health insurance

Apply Now and Join Our Mission!

Interested candidates should apply online by submitting their resume. Join our client's dynamic team working to protect organizations from cyber threats!

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