Data Center Installation Technician

As a Data Center Installation Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of critical infrastructure components within our Data Center facilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of our Data Center environments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies and contribute to the success of our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Install server racks according to floor plans and ensure proper grounding.
• Deploy Primary and Secondary PDU units within racks for AC cage infrastructure.
• Install DC power supply and Fuse panels in racks to power equipment in DC Cage infrastructure.
• Rack and stack server and switch equipment based on rack layout.
• Install various OEM switches, ranging from 1RU to 32RU mounting switch chassis, and line cards as required.
• Safely handle rack equipment using server lifts for installation.
• Commission Console and Management Switches.
• Perform network installations following Telcordia Standards.
• Load ISO File configurations onto Servers running Windows and Linux.
• Conduct rack swaps and capacity upgrades for pre-built racks to minimize downtime.
• Provide installation services for Servers, Switches, and Routers from major OEMs.
• Configure Data Center networks in Traditional 3-Tier Architecture (core, aggregation, access) and 2-Tier Spine-Leaf Architecture.
• Execute network migrations involving multiple cages across various floors and different Data Center locations.
• Install Fiber Patch panels and ODF infrastructure.
• Deploy Interconnect fibers links and permanent fiber links for Data centers.
• Install Console and Management RJ-45 cables in Straight and Rollover configurations.
• Install Optical fiber with various connector ends (LC, SC, MPO) and UTP cords as per customer port mapping.
• Deploy Breakout cabling Infrastructure connected to Patch panels.
• Handle fibers and optics safely, ranging from 1Gig to 400Gig.
• Test and troubleshoot hardware on-site, loading base configurations to Servers and switches using CLI or GUI as needed.
• Execute generic commands locally using console to restore devices from frozen state and zeroize devices if necessary during equipment migrations.
• Test fibers using OTDR, and perform cleaning and scoping of fibers as required.
• Understand site-specific documents such as EDP (Equipment Deployment Plan) and DPK (Data Patching Key) to ensure accurate installation and patching.
• Identify fiber patching and endpoint mapping as per provided documentation to maintain accurate connectivity.

Qualifications:

• "X-"years of experience in Data Center Installation and maintenance.
• Proficiency in handling server racks, PDU units, DC power supply, and Fuse panels.
• Experience in rack and stack operations for server and switch equipment.
• Familiarity with installation of OEM switches and line cards.
• Ability to work safely with rack equipment and fibers, ranging from 1Gig to 400Gig.
• Knowledge of network installation procedures and Telcordia Standards.
• Competency in loading ISO File configurations onto Servers running Windows and Linux.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and network issues.
• Certification in relevant areas such as network installation or fiber optics is a plus.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Commute:

• Spokane, WA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person