Data Center Operations Hardware Technician

Duration : 6 months contract Job Description : We are seeking an experienced Hardware Technician with a strong background in data center hardware deployment, rack stacking, and system troubleshooting.

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The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with server, storage, and networking components, and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex hardware issues in high-performance computing environments.

Responsibilities : Rack Stack Installation : Install, configure, and cable servers, networking devices, and storage systems in data center racks.

Ensure proper labeling, airflow management, and power distribution for optimal performance and maintenance.

Maintain hardware inventory, rack layouts, and deployment documentation.

Handle diagnostics and issue resolution across three primary domains : Compute (CPU & GPU) : Identify, replace, and test faulty components such as CPUs, GPUs, memory, or power supplies.

Diagnose thermal, electrical, and hardware performance issues.

Support BIOS configuration, firmware updates, and hardware validation testing.

Networking : Install and troubleshoot Ethernet and InfiniBand networking hardware.

Configure switches, test connectivity, and verify network performance.

Manage structured cabling, patch panels, and link aggregation setups.

Storage Systems : Replace failed drives and troubleshoot issues in RAID arrays, SSD / NVMe storage, and parallel file systems.

Diagnose data access performance problems and assist with recovery procedures.

Maintain understanding of file systems, storage policies, and system-level performance metrics.

Experience : Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware deployment and troubleshooting.

Strong understanding of server architecture, network protocols, and storage systems.

Working knowledge of Linux commands and OS-level troubleshooting.

Experience in a data center or high-performance computing (HPC) environment preferred.

Familiarity with BMC / IPMI tools and remote management consoles.

Experience with automated hardware monitoring tools.

Knowledge of ESXi, Proxmox, or other hypervisor platforms.

Understanding data center safety and ESD best practices.

Skills : Hardware troubleshooting Data Center Education : Technical Degree or equivalent experience.

About US Tech Solutions : US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions.

To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.