
Data Center Technician Zensar Technologies
- $85,000–$100,000 Per Year
- Contractor
- Full-time
- Employee
| Location | NV |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $60,000–$100,000 Per Year |
Job Summary:
Position Title: Data Center Technician / Engineer
Location: Reno, NV (5 Days Onsite)
Duration: Long Term/ Fulltime
Target Experience: 5 to 8 Years
Core Specialty: GPU & Server Hardware Break/Fix, Linux/Windows OS Administration, DCIM Tooling, Scripting (Python/Shell/Ansible)
High-Value Skills: High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters (Slurm, Bright Cluster Manager), liquid cooling, dense rack layout, networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, SSL)
Key Responsibilities:
Hardware & Compute Farm Management: Maintain a high-performing compute farm of builders, packagers, testers, and core server infrastructure.
Server & GPU Break/Fix: Perform hands-on troubleshooting and replacement for PCBs, GPUs, power supplies, memory, and high-density compute nodes.
Automation & Scripting: Use Shell, Python, or Ansible to automate recurring tasks, run operational scripts, and manage DCIM tooling (e.g., Nautobot).
Cross-Functional Operations: Collaborate with system architects, software developers, and QA engineers to debug hardware/software edge cases and meet availability SLAs.
Process Documentation: Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), collect key operational metrics, and manage system recovery efforts.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical major (or equivalent hands-on experience).
5 to 8 years of direct experience in data center environments or large engineering labs.
Strong operating system administration across Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Hands-on scripting proficiency with Python, Shell, or Ansible.
Working knowledge of network protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, SSL.
Direct experience with DCIM tools (Nautobot or similar inventory/rack management systems).
Preferred / Standout Skills:
Experience managing HPC clusters using Slurm or Bright Cluster Manager (BCM).
Knowledge of dense server infrastructure, including liquid cooling systems.
Network certifications such as CCNA or equivalent.


