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Total Deployment Solutions · 4 days ago

Data Center Technician

Brooklyn, New York

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $70K/yr

1+ years exp

Total Deployment Solutions (TDS) is a nationwide information technology services provider specializing in AI and GPU deployments and comprehensive data center support. They are seeking a motivated Data Center Technician to provide on-site support, perform hardware installations, and maintain data center operations efficiently.

Data CenterInformation TechnologySoftwareTechnical Support

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of Data Center Operations Manager, to provide on-site support to maintain a data center and its hardware including day-to-day moves and other IMAC work:

Perform hands-on rack and stack of data center equipment and structured cabling installation

Cabling current and new setups including copper patching and fiber patching

Terminate cables in the data center, patch cords and cross-connects, as well as troubleshoot and repair cabling and infrastructure problems as needed

Install new hardware such as switches, servers, storage devices, firewalls and routers

Diagnose and repair server hardware (in conjunction with the IT Services Desk Team)

Help monitor the data center environment including power usage, rack capacity, network ports and climate

Pro-actively check the hardware alerts and single points of failure to ensure the date center is running optimally

Decommission old hardware: un-cable, remove from racks, and organize ecological disposal

Escort and assist 3rd party installers and adhere to established security policies

Manage hardware inventory and maintain a supply of spare equipment to ensure a rapid resolution for hardware repairs

Install and troubleshoot prefabricated fiber infrastructure

Update rack documentation and maintain accurate data center documentation including assisting with other team related administrative or operational tasks as needed

Interact and build an effective rapport with clients

Execute test procedures to ensure completeness of installations

Qualification

Data Center OperationsCabling InfrastructureServer InstallationNetwork Gear InstallationMicrosoft ExcelInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWork Ethic

Required

1 to 3 years of relevant Data Center Operations, Data Center Technician or Data Center Hardware Support is required

Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal), organizational, presentation and collaboration skills are essential

Knowledge of low-voltage cabling infrastructure standards including Category 6 cabling, Category 6A cabling, OM3 fiber, OM4 fiber and single-mode fiber

At least one year of hands-on server and network gear installation and move experience including performing network patching (copper and fiber cabling) within a data center

A good understanding data center operations and data center facilities

Candidates must be familiar with patching schedules, relevant project documentation and typical hardware install, move, add, change (IMAC) events that take place in a data center

Strong time-management and follow-up skills are necessary

A dependable professional with a “role up your sleeves” attitude and a strong work ethic are required

Ability to Commute: Brooklyn, NY 11220 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Preferred

Basic understanding of all data center functions (production operations, network, server, storage, database, change control, disaster recovery/business recovery, help desk, systems management and facilities) is desired

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is preferred

Night Shift (Preferred)

Overnight Shift (Preferred)