Job Summary: The Data Center Operations Technician owns the responsibility of all IT Infrastructure, including customer configurations, within the data center environment ensuring all customer server environments are secure, operational and maintain % uptime. Location/Shift: Onsite at our state of the art DataCenter in Ashburn, VA. 1st shift hours. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for monitoring and prioritizing an internal ticketing system to provide customer supportProvide basic operating system storage troubleshooting, along with storage upgrades, hardware troubleshooting and Raid configuration changesProvide hardware support and upgrades for servers running Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Server, Ubuntu Linux or VMWare ESX ServerSimple operating systems administration can include, setting up OS network IP’s, fresh OS installs (using PXE), Firmware updates and basic OS troubleshootingInstallation or removal of fiber or copper cabling.  Along with Layer 1 network skills, that will include testing, as well as connectivity issues with previously deployed copper or fiber cablingInstallation of network device hardware including switches, firewalls, load-balancers and security appliancesInstallation of hardware on storage devices including DAS and NAS arraysComplete customer maintenances requests that include hardware modification, operating system installation, mounting of the devices within cabinets and completion of all cabling needs to be requiredQualifications: Must be a US Citizen and willing to undergo a Federal Background Investigtion. Minimum 2-years experience working in a data center environment or equivalent technology background Minimum 2-years experience or ability to show familiarity with building, repairing or upgrading hardware components requiredMinimum 2-years experience in a customer service-oriented position preferredHigh School Diploma or equivalent is requiredStrong understanding of storage RAID configurations and requirementsAbility to work a flexible schedule, 24x7x365 coverage required including holidays and weekends.Must be able to lift 50 lbs. overhead
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