Apex Systems · 4 days ago
US-Software Engineering Support Specialist I -Pay Rate
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23/hr - $28/hr
2+ years expApex Systems is a world-class IT services company seeking a Datacenter Technician to support software engineering and lab operations. The role involves managing equipment shipments, maintaining lab inventory, and providing technical assistance for customer presentations.
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Responsibilities
Process inbound and outbound equipment shipments
Update and maintain the lab inventory database (NetBox)
Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, servers, PDU/CDUs, and console servers
Provide end-user support for device troubleshooting, diagnosis, and issue resolution
Build small- to large-scale network topologies for Juniper customers
Assist users with building and provisioning virtual machine guests in vCenter/ESXi, KVM, and Proxmox environments
Provide live support and technical assistance for Sales Engineers during customer presentations
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience doing installations, configuration, and past work with routers, switches, servers, PDU/CDUs and console servers
Qualified candidates will be proficient in basic networking, equipment installation, provisioning, and maintenance
Datacenter Operations experience, Linux/CLI experience, excellent communication skills
Past Lab inventory database experience (Netbox specifically is a big plus)
Ability to speak to clients/customers
Experience using power tools, cage nuts, and the ability to handle heavy equipment (50lb+) in conjunction with server lift tools
Knowledge and experience with server hardware and installation (4-post rail kits, virtual console, etc.)
Knowledge and experience with ethernet cabling and transceiver standards & types commonly used in the industry (SMF, MMF, MTP/MPO, CAT6-RJ45, 1Gbe – 800Gbe standards, DAC, AOC, etc.)
Experience with physical setup & provisioning of network appliances (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.)
Solid communication skills, proficiency with English is required
Onsite full-time work week (40hr) is required
Occasional business travel may be required
Preferred
Prior experience with datacenter, enterprise, servers, storage, and telco networking equipment is preferred
Administrative experience with CentOS, RedHat, Debian, and other Linux distributions is preferred
Administrative experience with Windows and VMware is preferred
Experience with network testers (IXIA, Spirent, etc.) is preferred
Knowledge of standard network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Dynamic routing protocols, SSH/SCP/SFTP, DNS, NFS, LDAP, CIFS, SMTP, SNMP, DHCP is preferred
Bachelor's degree in Network Communications Management or an equivalent field preferred
Alternatively, three (3) years of experience as a field technician or datacenter technician is acceptable
CompTIA + cert is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Other discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep
Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
Certification discounts
Other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants
Certified Career Coach
Company
Apex Systems
Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Roger Wahman
Chief Technology Officer - SVP
Andrea Schiola
Global Head of Technology Partnerships, SVP, Principal
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