Data Center Technician - Night

Genesis10 is seeking an Associate Data Center Technician - Night for a 12 month contract position with our client located in Richardson, TX. This position is fully onsite. Summary : This role, due to the business needs of the team, requires employees to be physically present in the specified office on a full-time basis. This helps to ensure you are best equipped to be successful and have the experience you need to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. As an Associate Data Center Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting all failed hard drives and DIMM's. You will also be responsible for the installation of new SSD and NVME into existing servers. You will be mentored by level 2 data center technicians and assist them with various server maintenance tasks as necessary. You must have basic server component add / remove experience and entry level Linux troubleshooting skills. The quality of the work performed will have a direct impact on the stability and performance of the company's enterprise computer systems. Being a global company, down-time is measured in minutes, so responsiveness and effectiveness during system outages are critical. You will be working directly with the local site supervisor, who will give you direction and assign your workload. This position will work directly with contracted Data Center Technicians and Senior Data Center Technicians who are responsible for all hardware break fix activities, to ensure SLA's and KPI's are met. This position will also work with full time engineers as points of escalation. Primary Responsibilities will include : Troubleshooting and resolution of failed hard drives and failed DIMM's within server nodes. Installation of new SSD and NVME hard drives into existing servers. Troubleshooting and resolution of console connectivity issues. Troubleshooting and resolution of all power supply and RDU (power strip) related issues. Troubleshooting and resolution of all tier 1 server hardware break fix issues. Respond to all system problems on a 24X7 basis and take part in on-call rotation Secondary Responsibilities will include, but not limited to : Assisting Data Center Technicians in OS level troubleshooting and network troubleshooting. Process (identify, tag, and prepare) all server nodes ready for decommissioning and prepare them for our third party ITAM vendor to pick up. Ensure data center house rules are being followed and immediately report any concerns to leadership. Ensure data center cleanliness, any issues with cleanliness must be reported to leadership Basic Qualifications : 2 years in a Data Center Engineering Role 2 years Linux troubleshooting experience. 2 years server hardware troubleshooting experience. Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. Preferred Qualifications : Experience with network configuration and troubleshooting. Familiarity with server hardware components and troubleshooting. A plus certification. Suggested Skills : Communication Problem-solving Attention to detail The hourly pay rate range for this position is $23.54 - $32.96 depending on experience If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Genesis10 Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10 : Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states / municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) Remote opportunities available For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.