Datacenter Technician

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain x86 server platforms within a high-volume validation lab environment.
• Perform system bring-up, BIOS and firmware updates, and platform configuration across multiple validation programs.
• Install and configure Linux and Windows Server operating systems for testing purposes.
• Conduct hardware failure isolation across CPU, memory (DIMMs), PCIe devices, storage, networking, and power subsystems.
• Troubleshoot L1/L2 network connectivity, validate switch configurations, and support rack-level network infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve rack-level power distribution issues, including PDUs and power balancing.
• Analyze system logs, firmware outputs, and OS-level errors to support root cause analysis.
• Reproduce defects and collaborate with BIOS, firmware, and hardware engineering teams to validate fixes.
• Utilize remote management tools (BMC/IPMI, serial console, KVM-over-IP) for system access and debug.
• Execute test procedures and assist with basic scripting or automation tasks (Python, Power Shell, or Bash preferred).
• Experience working in high-density server or data center environments.
• Familiarity with x86 server architecture and modern server technologies (PCIe Gen4/Gen5, NVMe, RAID).
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (VLANs, subnets, switch validation).
• Must have 5+ years of experience in server hardware testing, data center operations, or lab infrastructure support.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, or similar technical certifications are a plus.