Yahoo · 9 hours ago
Data Center Hardware Technician - Lockport, NY (on-site)
Yahoo is a leading technology company connecting brands and partners with a vast audience. They are seeking a Data Center Hardware Technician to maintain and repair servers and network equipment, ensuring maximum uptime within their advanced data center.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and repair servers and network equipment to ensure maximum level of uptime within the data center
Work requests based on priorities set by the business
Perform troubleshooting with specialty in a single discipline and knowledge of many
Use in-house tools to install operating systems, create DNS records, configure switches, and other data center functions
Partner with engineering teams to execute change requests
Communicate directly with internal customer technical contacts
Overnight and swing shifts may be required – this is a 24x7x365 support team
Qualification
Required
Location Requirement: Looking for candidates in the Lockport/Buffalo Metro area
A 2-year degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
Knowledge of the UNIX/Linux operating environment with the ability to navigate, manipulate, and understand the file structure
Basic understanding of TCP/IP network environment, including switching and routing protocols
Basic understanding of common scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl, etc)
Ability to execute manual tasks, work on a ladder, and function in a higher-temperature environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience handling fiber physical plant
Experience coding with a common scripting language (Bash, Python, Perl, etc)
Passion for the field and the work we do, and the drive to own and take responsibility for your work – to be a Yahoo team member
Benefits
Healthcare
A great 401k
Backup childcare
Education stipends
Much (much) more
Company
Yahoo
Yahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Verizon Media.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.8MKey Investors
SoftBank GroupSequoia Capital
2021-05-03Acquired
1996-04-12IPO
1995-11-30Series B· $4.8M
Leadership Team
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