Datacenter Technician

• Title: Datacenter Technician
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 month contract + extensions
• Location (Zip Code): Bellevue, Washington
• Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM or 9AM-6PM (manager is flexible)
• Pay Rate: $25-28HR

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

• Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.

Must Haves:

• 2+ years of troubleshooting, tech support, test execution, IT experience, or relevant experience (5+ years is preferred)
• Experience within a computer hardware and/or lab environment
• Python/PowerShell Scripting experience
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting of issues
• Rack-level experience including cabling and power supplies
• Enterprise data center networking experience
• Fundamental understanding of computer architecture and components (CPU, power supply, memory, storage devices, etc.)
• Working knowledge of server, rack, and blade environments
• Ability to use custom Linux and Windows-based diagnostic programs
• Ability to benchmark hardware performance
• Working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot the server architecture
• Ability to diagnose the root cause of computer system failure and isolate the components/failure nodes
• Understanding of hardware and software interactions; able to apply this understanding to resolve issues

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Validation Support Technician who will be responsible for providing support to Validation projects in various stages of development. This person must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with little supervision needed to maintain project schedules/deadlines. Day to day responsibilities include:

• Hands-on building, testing, upgrading, and repairing of enterprise hardware and software (servers, peripherals, programs, and firmware)
• Perform lab management responsibilities including but not limited to maintaining an efficient lab.
• Manage inventory including but not limited to tracking, shipping, and receiving materials
• Work with engineers in the evaluation of new electronic components, as well as troubleshooting new servers
• Conduct manual validation tests in a controlled environment
• Execute soft tools (e.g. diagnostics, tests, firmware updates)
• Read, modify, and create basic automation scripts (Python, PowerShell)
• Communicate status updates and issues clearly and concisely from a technical perspective.