Data Center Technician
Listed on 2026-06-21
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IT/Tech
IT Support, Systems Engineer, Technical Support, Systems Administrator
TEKsystems has a client that is seeking Data Center Server Engineers that may require some travel.
On-Site Support- Provide on‑site technical support for AI Server systems, ensuring rapid recovery and minimal downtime
- Design and implement standard procedures
- Perform corrective maintenance on AI Servers, including part replacements and hardware firmware upgrades with precision and accountability
- Expertly diagnose complex system malfunctions to isolate issues to Dell, other OEM vendors, or software, and execute appropriate action plans
- Perform proactive and reactive maintenance and hardware Field Change Orders (FCOs) per established procedures
- Enforce safety, quality, and documentation guidelines during interventions
- Perform initial system health checks and environmental audits to ensure compliance with operational standards
- Orchestrate with logistics teams for expedited delivery of critical parts during high‑priority outages; often managing multi‑million dollars of inventory
- Collaborate strategically with Customer Delivery Executive (CDE) Technical Customer Success Managers (TCSM), AI Data Center Functional Leaders, Technical Engineers, and the Field Service Manager (FSM) to develop and implement recovery protocols
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify issues and implement preventive measures to avoid future occurrences
- Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams before, during, and after service activities to ensure transparency and satisfaction
- Actively identify recurring issues and propose process enhancements or automation opportunities to improve service efficiency and reduce downtime across customer environments
- Conduct and actively contribute to on‑call rotations or extended hours support (when required)
- Collaborate with engineering teams to validate firmware updates and compatibility before deployment
- Author comprehensive technical documentation for recurring issues and share with global support teams
- Provide training and support to team members on tool usage and standard procedures
- Champion knowledge sharing and mentor Associate and Career‑level Customer Engineers to foster team growth and expertise
- Design and implement quick‑reference guides for common troubleshooting scenarios to reduce resolution time
- Proactively manage assigned spare parts, tools, and test equipment
- Ensure accurate and timely updates of service records, including submission of Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) updates, expense reports, and timecards
- Ensure prompt parts returns
- Follow proper escalation procedures as required
- Perform additional duties with precision and accountability by the supervisor
- Accurately document and track information gathered, and steps performed, ensuring clear and organized records for reference and reporting
- Conduct rigorous audits of inventory levels monthly to ensure adequate stock for critical components
- Design and implement and present weekly operational summaries for leadership highlighting key service metrics and trends
- Data center, Cable, Rack and stack, Hardware, Hardware troubleshooting, Cabling, Troubleshooting, Racking, Data center maintenance
- This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, TN.
- The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $45.00/hr.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long‑term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- This is a fully onsite position in Memphis, TN.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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