Associate Data Center Technician - Onsite

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Associate Data Center Technician (Day Shift) for an Onsite position with a Leading Technology Firm located in Manassas, VA. This is a 12 month contract opportunity.
As an Associate Data Center Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting failed hard drives, DIMMs, and installing new SSD and NVME hardware into existing servers. You will be mentored by senior data center technicians and assist them with various server maintenance tasks. This role requires basic server component experience and entry-level Linux troubleshooting skills to ensure the stability and performance of the company's enterprise computer systems.
Responsibilities:

• Perform basic hardware diagnostic and troubleshooting of servers, escalating complex issues to Senior Data Center Technicians as necessary
• Troubleshoot basic Linux OS level issues on all servers
• Install new SSDs and NVMEs into existing servers
• Assist engineers in troubleshooting all auto build (Linux Kickstart) nodes that do not build properly
• Troubleshoot and resolve all network connectivity issues at the physical layer (port flapping, port down, link issues, etc.)
• Resolve manually-generated tickets through cross-functional collaboration across diverse teams
• Process (identify, tag, and prepare) all server nodes ready for decommissioning
• Assist with any hardware installations that do not fall within the scope of work for quarterly organic growth
• Respond to all system problems on a 24x7 basis and take part in an on-call rotation

Requirements:

• 2 years in a Data Center Engineering Role
• 2 years Linux troubleshooting experience
• 2 years server hardware troubleshooting experience

Desired skills:

• Experience with Ticket systems like JIRA, Salesforce, ServiceNow
• Certifications such as CompTIA Server , CompTIA Linux , CompTIA A or similar
• Experience with automation and script use (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Familiarity with networking protocols and equipment (e.g., switches, routers)
• Experience using fiber testing equipment and understanding complex network mapping
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sound problem-solving logic and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proactive attitude and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability adapting to new technologies and processes

Pay range: $22.00 - $30.80 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

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Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.