Server Technician

Job Description:

• Client Server Power and Performance Optimizations is looking for a lab manager / system administrator for our product development lab. The candidate will be working with a small engineering team to help ensure out systems are operational, configured correctly and performing correctly.

• We are responsible for measuring the power and performance of various server platforms including both internal and competitive systems.

• We need someone who is comfortable with server assembly, operation, SW installation and debug/repair of hardware. Ideal candidate would have networking experience including switches, SDN, VLANs etc.

• Candidate would be responsible for racking, stacking and maintaining servers as well as installing parts (e.g. processors, memory, storage, NICs, etc.) for both rack and bench systems. Candidate would serve as a key enabler for offsite resources by resetting systems, swapping out parts, and providing overall scheduling for server usage.

Requirements:

• Familiarity and proficiency with hardware installation – Candidate must be able to install and remove CPUs, memory, peripherals, and storage media (e.g. SSDs, NVMe, etc.).
• Basic proficiency in both Linux and Windows – Candidate must be able to install an OS from ISO on a system. Candidate must be able to login to a system, determine and/or set an IP address and create an account/set password.
• Good communication skills – Candidate must be able to clearly communicate observations in the lab to remote engineers. Candidate must be able to ask clarifying questions of remote engineers to accomplish tasks.
• Willingness to learn – Candidate must be able to quickly learn line-of-business applications in Client for specific technical tasks.
• Attention to detail – Candidate must have good attention to detail. Our requests tend to be complex, and all steps must be carried out. The candidate will also need to record part installations and locations in a log as they occur.
• Self-starter – Candidate must be a self-starter and highly motivated. The candidate will be working alone often and will need to be able to prioritize issues and work without close oversight.
• Physical Requirements – Candidate needs to be able to lift 50lbs and be flexible enough to get under a raised floor as needed.
• Prior experience in server assembly, software installation, server operation, and debug
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Friendly, helpful and a can-do attitude

Bonus points:

• Prior experience as a lab manager
• Experience in automated testing
• Prior experience with private clouds

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is the total experience do you have in Server rack and stack?
• Do you have any actual experience working in a Server room or Lab?
• What is the total experience do you have in Switches, SDN, VLANs?
• What is the total experience do you have in SW installation and debug/ repair of hardware?
• Do you have any experience with Private clouds?
• Do you have any experience with automated testing?

Work Location: One location