Data Center Engineer

Hello,

We are hiring for " Data Center Engineering Technician" for Pune lcoation.

Exp: 1 to 5 Years

Location:

Pune(Onsite)

Working Mode: 5 days work from office

Position Type:
Contract to hire(C2H)

Notice period:
Immediate to Joiners(Notice period served or serving candidate)

NOTE:

We are looking for Notice period served or serving candidates.

Apply only if you are Notice period served or serving candidate.

Apply only If you are having 5+Years of relevant experience as per the JD.

Job Description:

We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician to support server and network infrastructure deployment and maintenance in a data center environment. This role involves installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining servers and switches, working closely with network administrators to ensure reliable and standards-compliant infrastructure operations.

Key Responsibilities

Data Center Installation & Deployment

- Move servers and network switches to designated locations for installation.
- Unbox, inspect, and prepare servers and switches prior to deployment.
- Perform smoke testing to validate server functionality before installation.
- Rack, stack, and cable servers and switches according to provided wire maps and NVIDIA standards.
- Ensure all cabling is neatly bundled, labeled, and compliant with organizational standards.
- Temporarily rack and cable servers or switches to allow remote access for network configuration.

Hardware Configuration & Maintenance

- Install and replace hardware components including NICs, memory, drives, and optics.
- Configure IP addresses and default login credentials on servers.
- Update server firmware to the latest approved versions.
- Audit servers, components, and consumables for inventory accuracy.

Troubleshooting & Break/Fix Support

- Diagnose and troubleshoot server hardware issues and isolate root causes.
- Replace defective components and coordinate RMA processes with vendors.
- Order replacement parts and manage shipment of faulty hardware back to vendors.
- Support network administrators by resolving server-related issues, including:
- Replacing damaged cables
- Re-routing cabling to different server or switch ports
- Replacing or upgrading optics
- Installing upgraded hardware components

Collaboration & Operations

- Partner closely with network administrators to validate cabling, connectivity, and system readiness.
- Assist network teams with on-demand server and switch support requests.
- Ensure all connections are operational and validated prior to handoff.

Required Qualifications

- Hands-on experience in data center environments supporting servers and network hardware.
- Strong understanding of server hardware components (CPU, memory, storage, NICs).

- Experience with rack and stack, structured cabling, and cable management.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair server hardware issues.
- Familiarity with firmware upgrades and basic server configuration.
- Ability to work collaboratively with network and infrastructure teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working in enterprise or hyperscale data centers.
- Exposure to NVIDIA hardware standards or high-performance computing environments.
- Basic networking knowledge related to server-to-switch connectivity.

- Experience with inventory audits and asset management.

Work Environment

- Data center setting requiring physical activity such as lifting, racking, and cabling equipment.
- On-site role with hands-on hardware responsibilities.
- Fast-paced, operations-focused environment supporting critical infrastructure.