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L3 DC Technician

Vailexa Technology LLCSanta Clara, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 7, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Santa Clara, CA, United States
Posted
2 days ago
FiberComplianceJiraRoot Cause AnalysisServiceNowTicketing Systems

Job Description

Role- L3 DC Tech - SC W-S

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Duration: 12+ Months

Shift: Sunday - Wednesday 8pm - 7am

Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, troubleshoot, and decommission enterprise server, storage, and network hardware.
  • Perform advanced rack and stack activities, including rail installation, structured cabling, power distribution, and hardware integration.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware failures involving servers, GPUs, storage systems, networking equipment, and supporting infrastructure.
  • Execute firmware updates, BIOS configuration changes, hardware replacements, and system validation.
  • Support large-scale hardware deployments, refreshes, migrations, and expansion projects.
  • Perform root cause analysis on infrastructure issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Monitor data center health, environmental conditions, and equipment status using DCIM and monitoring tools.
  • Follow established operational procedures, change management processes, and documentation standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, networking, facilities, logistics, and vendor teams to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Mentor L1 and L2 technicians by providing technical guidance, training, and escalation support.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, ESD procedures, security policies, and operational best practices.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and support maintenance windows outside of standard business hours when required.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise or hyperscale data center environments.
  • Strong knowledge of x86 server architecture, GPU-based systems, storage platforms, and enterprise networking equipment.
  • Experience with:
    • Rack and stack deployments
    • Structured copper and fiber cabling
    • Server diagnostics and hardware repair
    • Power distribution systems (PDUs)
    • Remote management tools (iLO, iDRAC, IPMI, Redfish)
  • Understanding of Layer 1 and basic Layer 2 networking concepts.
  • Experience reading rack elevations, network diagrams, cable matrices, and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with Linux operating systems and basic command-line troubleshooting.
  • Experience using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira, or similar ITSM platforms.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Tools and Technologies:
  • Enterprise x86 Server Hardware
  • GPU-Based Computing Platforms
  • SAN/NAS Storage Systems
  • Cisco and Enterprise Networking Equipment
  • Structured Copper and Fiber Cabling
  • Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
  • DCIM and Infrastructure Monitoring Tools
  • Linux Operating Systems
  • iLO, iDRAC, IPMI, Redfish

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