Essintial Enterprise Solutions · 20 hours ago
Data Center Technician – Infrastructure and Cabling Specialist
Lisle,IL,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expEssintial Enterprise Solutions is seeking a Data Center Technician – Infrastructure and Cabling Specialist. The role involves providing professional installation services in a data center environment, requiring expertise in rack elevations and cable management, along with collaboration with teams for installation and problem-solving.
Asset ManagementData CenterEnterpriseHardwareInformation ServicesIT InfrastructureLogisticsProfessional ServicesProject Management
Responsibilities
Provide professional installation services within a data center environment
Collaborate with assigned teams on installation services and problem-solving
Provide clear and professional communication with on-site supervisors and escalate issues through proper communication channels
Ability to work with various rail types, mounting hardware, and support fixtures
Identify rack locations and rack units for device placement
Understand the importance of hot and cold aisles with usage of blanking panels
Maintain strict adherence to specific data center protocol
Evaluate device placement and hardware operation using critical thinking skills
Conduct hardware green light check and configure out-of-band management
Identify power or components preventing POST through basic hardware troubleshooting capabilities
Familiarity with low-voltage cabling, coaxial and twinaxial cable, speed rating, and connector types
Run and properly dress inter-rack, intra-rack, and cable tray cabling with usage of cable management apparatus
Take directions on the work that needs to be done and how it needs to be done
Implement directions explicitly as it pertains to cable labeling, port maps, and running a high volume of specific cables between ports
Remain oriented in large data centers
Work with different vendors' rail kits which have specific left, right, front, and back orientations
Move efficiently without rushing or compromising care
Handle expensive equipment, some with delicate components, with utmost care
Move hardware weighing at least 50 lbs, with the endurance to do so repetitively when necessary
Safely navigate tasks on a ladder
Qualification
Required
Ability to work with various rail types, mounting hardware, and support fixtures
Must be able to identify rack locations and rack units for device placement
Understand the importance of hot and cold aisles with usage of blanking panels
Maintain strict adherence to specific data center protocol
Critical thinking skills for evaluation of device placement and hardware operation
Ability to conduct hardware green light check and configure out-of-band management
Basic hardware troubleshooting capabilities to identify power or components preventing POST
Must be familiar with low-voltage cabling, coaxial and twinaxial cable, speed rating, and connector types
Ability to run and properly dress inter-rack, intra-rack, and cable tray cabling with usage of cable management apparatus
Ability to take directions on the work that needs to be done and how it needs to be done
Attention to detail to implement directions explicitly as it pertains to cable labeling, port maps, and running a high volume of specific cables between ports
Comfortable remaining oriented in large data centers
Experience working with different vendors' rail kits which have specific left, right, front, and back orientations
Ability to move efficiently without rushing or compromising care
Utmost care in handling expensive equipment, some with delicate components
Ability to move hardware weighing at least 50 lbs, with the endurance to do so repetitively when necessary
Ability to safely navigate tasks on a ladder
Basic operating system knowledge of Windows Server, Linux, and hypervisor environments is a plus
Work experience must include 3–5 years supporting installation of infrastructure within a data center environment or similar
Ability to lift a minimum of 55 lbs
Basic DC toolkit containing the following items: Flathead and Phillips screwdrivers – multiple sizes, Utility knife, Standard scissors or electrician's scissors, Long nose pliers, ANSI rated cut-proof gloves
Jeans or work pants with a collared shirt and closed-toe shoes
No hats, shorts, T-shirts, or open-toed footwear allowed
Flexibility to travel and work a rotating schedule
Preferred
CompTIA Server+ and Network+ certification or equivalent preferred
Company
Essintial Enterprise Solutions
Essintial Enterprise Solutions is a full-service IT operations partner helping multi-unit businesses scale, support, and simplify their technology.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
R
Robert Kolb
President and CEO
C
Craig Heck
Chief Commercial Officer
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