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DC Technician

Tekfortune Inc.

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • $38 Per Hour

Highlights

The technician will perform a variety of tasks, including decommissioning hosts, installing NVME drives, configuring ePDUs, racking switches, and running fiber in our data centers. ePDU Configuration: Configure ePDUs by setting up IP addresses and ensuring MAC addresses and model numbers are accurately reflected in the Asset Management system.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAshburn, VA
IndustryComputer Software
Company Size20 to 49 employees
Year Founded2014
Websitehttp://www.tekfortune.com/

Description

Role- DC technician
Rate- $38/hr
Location- Ashburn, VA
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Center Technician to join our team for a project-based role. The technician will perform a variety of tasks, including decommissioning hosts, installing NVME drives, configuring ePDUs, racking switches, and running fiber in our data centers. This position requires hands-on experience in data center operations and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Decommissioning Hosts:
    1. Safely remove servers and other equipment from racks.
    2. Document hardware decommissioning processes and update asset records using the organization's designated asset management and tracking systems.
    3. Ensure compliance with data security protocols during hardware disposal.
  2. NVME Installations:
    1. Install NVME drives in servers and ensure proper configuration.
    2. Perform diagnostic testing using basic Linux commands to verify successful installations.
  3. ePDU Configuration:
    1. Configure ePDUs by setting up IP addresses and ensuring MAC addresses and model numbers are accurately reflected in the Asset Management system.
    2. Install ePDUs in racks and verify proper power distribution and load balancing.
    3. Perform functionality tests and update records with accurate configuration details.
  4. Racking and Cabling:
    1. Rack switches and secure equipment following data center best practices.
    2. Run and manage fiber and network cabling to ensure clean and efficient connectivity.
  5. Documentation and Reporting:
    1. Maintain accurate records of installations, configurations, and decommissions.
    2. Provide status updates to project leads and complete daily task reports.
    3. Must be familiar with a ticketing system and monitoring a queue.
    4. Execute work within a timely manner.
Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in data center operations or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware installation, decommissioning, and cabling.
  • Familiarity with NVME storage, ePDUs, and network switch configurations.
  • Knowledge of fiber optic cabling and connectivity standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical documentation.
  • Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs).
Preferred Skills:
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts.
  • Familiarity with IT asset management tools and inventory systems.
  • Certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent are a plus.
  • At least 5 years of experience in data centers performing in-depth analysis on servers.
  • Ability to understand and communicate technical functions of basic server operations.
  • Ability to maintain a professional relationship with customers.
Work Conditions:
  • On-site position requiring work in a data center environment.
  • Adherence to safety protocols, compliance standards, Customer Security Standards, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

About Company

Tekfortune is a software solutions company providing project development and staff augmentation services to companies in various industries including Healthcare, Banking, Finance, Telecommunication and Aviation.

Tekfortune Inc delivers solutions to a wide variety of organizations of various sizes and industries. Our clients include mid-market to Fortune 1000 companies spanning across industries such as: Insurance, Financial, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Retail and many others.

In Tekfortune Inc, we are offering selection of services and solutions at very reasonable rates. With years of experience in the placement and recruitment Industry and over time we have acquired the knowledge essential to comprehend the exact need and dependence on customers. Therefore we provide the customers the best and also the brightest candidates for vacancies. Moreover, by understanding the working interest of customers who is able to place them within the companies where they are able to get maximum opportunity for professional growth.

Tekfortune Inc has a strong emphasis on quality. Its goal would be to achieve client satisfaction by looking into making deliveries satisfaction of customer's business needs. Our ability to quickly identify and effectively employ proven fundamental principles, techniques and resources yields highly desirable results for our clients.

We understand that each industry and organization share a level of uniqueness that requires a tailored approach in order to deliver specific solutions. Such factors as client culture, industry regulations, organizational maturity, financial health and many more items may impact our approach to delivering client solutions.

Having served a wide variety of clients has provided Tekfortune the ability to build subject matter expertise across numerous industries. Our industry expertise combined with our specialized knowledge of Business Process Improvement, Requirements Management and Program & Project Management provides a powerful combination and a tremendous value to our clients.

We are run by a group of industry experts who have decades of experience in delivering custom solutions to our clients.

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