Data Center Technician

About the role

A Large Well-Known Software company is hiring Level 2 Data Center Technicians in Hillsboro, OR for a contract position. The role is fully onsite, with an anticipated application deadline of October 22, 2026. TEKsystems partners with clients to activate ideas and solutions, employing a team of 80,000+ that works with over 6,000 clients (including 80% of the Fortune 500) across North America, Europe, and Asia. They provide Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application to drive change with progressive leaders.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot a variety of servers and isolate the problem that the server is encountering.
• Order replacement parts and install them in servers and ship back the defective part to their respective vendors.
• Update firmware on servers to ensure the latest version is installed.
• Configure IP addresses and default login credentials on servers.
• Assist network admins with server-related issues, including replacing broken or damaged cables, re‑routing cables to different ports on the server or switch, replacing optics on both server and switch ports, changing out parts and installing upgraded versions.
• Temporarily rack and stack a server or switch in a cabinet and cable it so the network admin can remotely log in and run configurations.
• Provide specific assistance to network admins who request help with servers or switches.

Requirements

• 2‑3+ years of data center technician experience.
• Ability to work Monday‑Friday day or swing shift initially, with potential to move to 4×10s shifts that include a weekend day.
• Experience racking and stacking servers and other data‑center gear.
• Hands‑on wiring and cabling of fiber optics.
• Break/fix troubleshooting (smart hands) – not