Data Center Technician

Duration: 6-month contract (potential extension/conversion). Location: Frederick, MD (Onsite).

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the queue for new requests, changes or projects.
• Plan and implement assigned project as per defined processes and standards.
• Estimate project requirements in terms of time, cost and resources.
• Follow change management guidelines during the execution of projects, work with vendors as needed for the projects and monitor their work.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including network TPM and engineers remain updated about the new technologies, processes and designs.
• Follow safety and security standards
• Troubleshoot network or physical component issues as needed during deployment
• Communicate with stakeholders and share regular updates

Qualifications

• Basic Networking knowledge
• Understand TCP/IP networks, DHCP, Static IP
• Basic Cabling (Fiber Optic - single mode and multimode) Knowledge
• Basic hardware and IT system understanding
• Understand setting up servers (rack installation, wiring servers, cable installation)
• Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
• Reliable transportation

Skills

• Experience working in a data center environment
• Time Management/Project Management skills
• Able to schedule heavy activities and meet timelines
• Strong work ethic

Pay

$23 - $24/hr.