Junior Datacenter Technician
Job in
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listing for:
Gambit Technologies
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25 - 40 USD Hourly
USD
25.00
40.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title: Junior Datacenter Technician/Engineer (Contract to Perm - Local Candidates Only)
** No Third Parties
Location: Multiple Datacenters within 30-mile radius
Shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts (rotation required, non-traditional work week)
Position Type: Contract to Permanent Opportunity
Company: Software Product Firm
Base pay range: $25.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Job Overview:
Step into the world of cutting-edge software innovation as a Junior Datacenter Technician/Engineer at one of the industry's leading software product firms! This is your chance to thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment across multiple locations, honing in new skills while expanding current technical knowledge. You'll be at the forefront of optimizing system performance and driving seamless operations in a complex infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and monitor Linux-based systems in a high-availability environmentTroubleshoot hardware, software, and network issuesAbility to perform system patches, updates, and upgradesAssist with configuration and performance tuning of Linux ServersCollaborate with senior engineers on complex troubleshooting and system optimizationDocument configurations, processes, and changesParticipate in a rotating shift schedule (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts) to ensure 24/7 operational coverageWork across 4 datacenters within a 30-mile radius as neededRequirements:
Basic to intermediate Linux administration skills (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu etc.)Networking Routers & Switch experience (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Mellanox etc.)Understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP etc.)Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software and network issuesWillingness to work rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays)Ability to work in multiple datacenters within a 30-mile radiusExcellent communication and collaboration skillsSelf-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced environmentSeniority level
Entry level
Employment typeContract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT System Custom Software Development
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