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Data Center Technician 3 (S3) -Des Moines, IA
Data Center Technician 3 (S3) -Des Moines, IATEKsystems • West Des Moines, IA, United States
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Data Center Technician 3 (S3) -Des Moines, IA

Data Center Technician 3 (S3) -Des Moines, IA

TEKsystems • West Des Moines, IA, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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About the Role

Our Team is currently seeking a Data Center Technician to support servers at our customer's data centers. The ideal candidate balances strong technical skills (Hardware, IT, and Cabling Management) is highly analytical with superior attention-to-detail, self-motivated, and a positive, humble 'results driven' attitude. Technicians are also expected to provide feedback, create documentation on both technical and non-technical processes, and contribute to the knowledge library that can be leveraged by others, for example : KB Articles, SOP, lessons learned, etc. Additionally, the technician will be both internal and external facing, with the ability to lead and drive initiatives to conclusion.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs data center hardware startups and shutdowns (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) according to specific instructions provided via checklists, guides, standard protocols, and emails; assists and provides guidance to other technicians to complete challenging or complex tasks.
  • Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures, quickly identifies the root-cause(s) of the issue(s), and replaces faulty components with minimal customer and business disruption.
  • Performs post-execution quality checks and verifies that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling are set up properly according to safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs),
  • Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) following standard procedures with minimal guidance.
  • Follows procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents to appropriate AMD Management.
  • Participates in daily safety briefings, completes required safety training, complies with safety procedures (e.g., equipment use, lifting, electrical hazards, ladder / rolling stair use).
  • Contributes to a positive and effective team environment by sharing information with others, contributing to regular team meetings, asking questions, and staying apprised of the status of others' work.
  • Proactively shares relevant information to enable efficient workflow and mitigate the impact that changes to their area of work will have on others.
  • Completes assigned tickets efficiently and in alignment with expectations for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) per task type, while meeting or exceeding established Service Level Agreements (SLAs), with minimal guidance from others.
  • Has pride and a sense of accountability for the service quality, completeness, and resulting user experience; displays accountability and ownership of the data center facilities.
  • Learns the client's business and maintains a strong client focus to understand the impact of their work when completing tickets and assigned tasks.

Requirements

  • Exceptional server hardware knowledge with deep understanding of all component & system type failures
  • Ability to assist in conducting failure analysis on field issues.
  • Ability to assist in tracking server fleet health to investigate emerging failure trends (Problem Management) and validate that AMD is maintaining customer SLA.
  • Solid experience with IPMI utilization in diagnostics.
  • Administer software tools (e.g. : diagnostics, tests, FW updates).
  • Experience in real-time issue resolution during new deployments.
  • Experienced with Windows Server OS & WinPE OS administration.
  • Experience with Linux PXE services a plus.
  • Basic Linux and Windows scripting experience.
  • Network troubleshooting of Layer-1, Layer-2, Layer-3.
  • Virtual Machine set up and environment configurations.
  • Ability to work autonomously and within a local or geographically dispersed team environment.
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience as a data center technician.
  • Associate degree in computer science, computer engineering, Information technology or equivalent experience preferred.
  • CompTIA A+ or equivalent experience.
  • CompTIA Server+ or equivalent experience.
  • CCENT or equivalent experience.
  • Windows OS experience.
  • CCNA certification preferred.
  • MCP / MSCE certification preferred.
  • o Scripting experience preferred - PowerShell, Python, Bash.

  • The ability to lift up to 35 pounds when necessary.
  • The ability to safely climb ladders when necessary.
  • The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly when necessary.
  • The ability to stand and walk throughout the facility for extended periods without loss or reduction of productivity.
  • The ability to (i) use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, (ii) make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls, (iii) bend or twist their body and (iv) repeat movements for extended periods without loss or reduction of productivity.
  • Pay and Benefits
  • The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00 / hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following :

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  • Workplace Type
  • This is a fully onsite position in West Des Moines,IA.

  • Application Deadline
  • This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2025.

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    About TEKsystems :

    We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

    We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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