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Job Overview: - The DataCenter Technician will support server validation, hardware deployment, system configuration, and infrastructure maintenance within a high-volume laboratory and data center environment.
- This role involves troubleshooting server hardware, networking, power distribution systems, and operating systems while supporting engineering validation activities and ensuring reliable data center operations.
Requirement/Must Have:
- Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining x86 server platforms.
- Strong knowledge of server hardware components including CPUs, memory, storage, networking, and PCIe devices.
- Experience installing and configuring Linux and Windows Server operating systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and operating system issues.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals including switch configurations, VLANs, and subnetting.
- Experience with remote management technologies such as BMC, IPMI, serial consoles, and KVM-over-IP.
- Ability to work safely with sensitive hardware components and follow ESD procedures.
- Strong documentation and problem-solving skills.
Experience:
- Experience working in data center, server validation, or hardware lab environments.
- Experience with x86 server architecture and modern server technologies.
- Experience supporting hardware and firmware validation activities.
- Experience troubleshooting rack-level power and network infrastructure.
- Basic scripting or automation experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Deploy, configure, and maintain x86 server platforms within validation and testing environments.
- Perform system bring-up, BIOS updates, firmware updates, and platform configuration.
- Install and configure Linux and Windows Server operating systems.
- Diagnose and isolate hardware failures involving processors, memory, storage, networking, and power subsystems.
- Troubleshoot network connectivity issues and validate switch configurations.
- Support rack-level networking infrastructure and connectivity requirements.
- Diagnose and resolve rack-level power distribution and balancing issues.
- Analyze system logs, firmware outputs, and operating system errors.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to reproduce issues and validate fixes.
- Utilize remote management tools for system access, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Execute test procedures and assist with automation or scripting activities.
- Manage rack infrastructure including cabling, airflow optimization, hardware replacement, and lifecycle management.
- Maintain inventory records, asset tracking, and shipping or receiving processes.
- Follow laboratory safety standards and ESD handling procedures.
- Support multiple concurrent validation and troubleshooting activities.
Should Have:
- Experience working in high-density server or data center environments.
- Familiarity with PCIe Gen4, PCIe Gen5, NVMe, and RAID technologies.
- Understanding of hardware validation and engineering support processes.
- Strong analytical and root cause investigation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced technical environments.
Skills:
- x86 server deployment and support.
- Linux and Windows Server administration.
- Hardware diagnostics and failure analysis.
- BIOS and firmware management.
- Network troubleshooting and switch validation.
- Rack infrastructure and cabling management.
- BMC, IPMI, KVM-over-IP, and remote management tools.
- Power distribution and PDU management.
- Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting (preferred).
- Inventory and asset management.
Qualification And Education:
- Associate degree or technical training in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent hands-on experience in data center operations, server support, or hardware validation environments may be considered.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity for handling hardware components and tools.
- Ability to work at rack height and use ladders when necessary.
- Comfortable working in data center or laboratory environments with varying temperatures and elevated noise levels.
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading staffing and recruiting powerhouse. Proudly recognized as a nationally and locally certified diversity firm, Cynet delivers agile, scalable talent solutions across industries. With an active footprint in all 50 U.S. states and Canada, we support thousands of consultants through our expansive, high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia-ensuring speed, quality, and consistency in every hire.