Datacenter Technician

Job title: Datacenter Network Engineer L2

Location: Altoona, IA (Onsite from Day 1)

Key Skills:

• Experience working with Fiber optic.

• Experience in RJ45 and other connectors

• Experience with switch directories

Need CLI/Linux knowledge.

Job Description:

● Culture / Team fit

● Ambitious / Hard working / Go getter / Coachable / Mentor

● Physical layer: fiber optic connections, contamination, cleaning

● Understand ESD best practices

● Comfortable with text based CLI

● Familiar with IP based networking

● A+/Network+ level of knowledge required

● Good understanding of OSI layer and network principles

● 2+ years of DC experience required

● 7+ years of IT related experience required

● Familiarity with the Linux based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)

● Understanding BGP routing protocols, spanning tree, VRRP, LACP

● Nvidia IB understanding is a nice to have skill

● Good organization, multitasking and communication skills

● Microsoft Office Tools: Word, Outlook, Excel

● Understanding of network procedures, environmental and safety management in a DC environment

Responsibilities:

● Physical hardware swaps: (Fabric and Backbone)

○ Optical transceiver swaps / Circuit diagnosis

○ Line card swap

○ TOR Replacement

○ Work with vendors for RMA's

○ Must be able to lift 50lbs

● Asset Management

● Tools and Ticket management

● Build relationships with partner teams within the DC

● Ability to review hardware logs, isolate and identify root cause

● Remote link troubleshooting

Ability to mentor and guide L1 resources