Data Center Technician (2 Week Project) with Security Clearance
TEKsystems is hiring a Data Center Technician for a short term project (2 weeks) in San Antonio, TX. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI. Possibility of extension based on project. Job Responsibilities• Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs startups and shutdowns (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) according to specific instructions, checklists, guides, standard protocols, and emails.• Performs post-execution quality checks and verifies that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling are set up properly according to safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs).• Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures, quickly identifies the cause(s) of issues, and replaces faulty components• Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) following standard procedures with minimal guidance • Follows procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents to appropriate Datacenter Technician Leads Required Skills:• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility• Previous datacenter experience• 1+ year(s) experience supporting IT equipment and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)• Basic understanding of how to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)• Knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components.