Tekgence Inc · 10 hours ago
Sr Data Center Tech
Hillsboro, OR
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expTekgence Inc is seeking a Sr Data Center Technician responsible for supporting both the physical and logical operations of the data center. This role involves hands-on equipment management and systems-level administration for servers and network devices.
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Hiring Manager
Azhar Pasha
Responsibilities
Install, rack, cable, label, and document new hardware including servers, storage, and networking equipment
Perform routine hardware maintenance, hardware swaps, and system upgrades
Monitor data center environmental systems (power, cooling, alarms, and access control)
Conduct physical inspections and assist with incident response for power or connectivity issues
Ensure proper inventory control, spare parts management, and asset tracking
Support structured cabling standards for fiber and copper connections
Perform basic to intermediate systems administration tasks on Linux and/or Windows servers
Assist with configuration, patching, and monitoring of infrastructure management tools (e.g., DCIM, Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds)
Manage user access, permissions, and system configurations under supervision of senior admins
Participate in automation and scripting of operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Support virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V) and storage systems as needed
Contribute to change management and documentation of configurations and procedures
Respond to tickets, alerts, and on-call requests within established SLAs
Collaborate closely with network, systems, and facilities engineering teams
Maintain compliance with data center security and safety procedures
Continuously improve operational efficiency and system reliability
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure, or systems administration
Working knowledge of server hardware (Dell, HPE, Cisco UCS, etc.) and networking concepts
Familiarity with Linux or Windows command line
Understanding of basic IP networking (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, etc.)
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability to lift/move equipment (up to 50 lbs) and work in controlled environments
Preferred
Experience with DCIM tools (e.g., Nlyte, Schneider EcoStruxure, or NetBox)
Exposure to monitoring and alerting platforms
Basic scripting skills (Bash, Python, or PowerShell)
Experience supporting virtualized or hyperconverged environments
Familiarity with ITIL or data center operational standards (TIA-942, Uptime Institute)
Company
Tekgence Inc
We accelerate business transformation by solving complex technology, business and talent challenges.
1001-5000 employees
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