The Fountain Group · 10 hours ago
Data Center Operations & Networking Technician
Herndon, VA
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $29.99/hr
3+ years expThe Fountain Group is currently seeking a Data Center Operations & Networking Technician for a prominent client. The role involves basic networking, equipment installation, provisioning, and maintenance within a data center environment.
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Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain; routers, switches, servers, PDU/CDUs, and console servers
Provide end-user support for device troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution
Build small to large-scale network topologies for Juniper customers
Update and maintain lab inventory database (Netbox)
Assist users with building and provisioning virtual machine guests in vCenter/ESXi, KVM, & Proxmox environments
Provide live support & assistance for Sales Engineers during customer presentations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in network communications management or equivalent preferred, but HSD/GED with 3 years of field technician or datacenter technician experience is also acceptable
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 preferred (SMF, MMF, MTP/MPO, CAT6-RJ45, 1Gbe - 800Gbe standards, DAC, AOC, etc.)
Experience with physical setup & provisioning of network appliances (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.)
Must have good communication skills, proficiency with English is required
Preferred
Administrative experience with CentOS, RedHat, Debian, or 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
Benefits
Referral Bonus
Company
The Fountain Group
The Fountain Group is a staffing firm that specializes in rendering contingent workforce solutions to various industries.
501-1000 employees
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