Data Center Technician

Description

Data Center team is looking for a Lab Engineer to join us in Morrisville NC. In this role, you will get an opportunity to work with new hardware as part of an established team as we evolve a development environment to integrate new testing methodologies. Your primary areas of responsibility will include receiving hardware, checking it against established receiving procedures, upgrading firmware in a engineering facility, and performing asset management data entries within the inventory system. Additionally, you are responsible for maintaining and administering hardware, including configuration changes and upgrading firmware. Those tasks will include responding to engineering requests via ticket systems, troubleshooting technical issues, assisting with network triaging, organizing and facilitating capacity planning activities of hardware deliveries, and rack configurations with junior team members and stakeholders. As a Lab Engineer, experience with monitoring power and cooling within the lab space and should ideally have good system administration skills. This role is ideal for anyone interested in Data Center operations working with Linux or open source, who has previously performed operating system installs, a CPU or memory upgrade, and flashed their own firmware.

Receive, check in, and rack and stack servers

Troubleshoot technical issues

Monitor power and cooling; capacity planning of hardware in Labs

Respond to engineering requests through the ticketing system

Maintain and administer hardware, including configuration changes and firmware upgrades

Perform other administrative work related to labs

Decommission and eWaste Hardware

Skills

Data center, Linux, Rack and stack, Cabling, Hardware, Hardware troubleshooting, Troubleshooting, Racking, Stacking, Support, Data center maintenance, Ticketing system

Top Skills Details

Data center,Linux,Rack and stack,Cabling,Hardware

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Lab and DC operations

Prior experience in computer operations, system administration, or a closely related area.

Knowledge of or experience with Linux or UNIX

Degree or certificate in computer science or a technology-related field is preferred

Ability to lift, carry, squat, and bend; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment

Motivated to advance in the information technology profession, with excellent troubleshooting skills

Good work ethic and an ability to learn and quickly grasp technical concepts (there will, however, be people on hand for guidance)

Good interpersonal communication skills and capable of explaining simple procedures both verbally and in writing

Excellent verbal and written customer service skills

Detail-oriented and thorough when following procedures, as well as able to follow verbal and written instructions

Experience Level

Intermediate Leve

This is a Contract position based out of Raleigh, NC.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.