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Data Center Technician

Are you a Data Center Technician professional passionate about shaping secure, scalable technology solutions? Join a globally recognized technology consulting organization headquartered in New York, known for driving innovation across enterprise platforms, cloud transformation, and next-generation digital solutions.

This is your opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact security initiatives, collaborate with global experts, and influence enterprise-wide security architecture in a fast-evolving technology landscape.

We are seeking a Data Center Technician to play a key role in strengthening and modernizing security architecture across complex systems and platforms.

Job Summary

Seeking a Junior Data Center Technician to support day-to-day operations in a high-scale cloud infrastructure environment (AWS-type DCs). The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge of Linux, networking, server hardware, and cabling and be eager to grow in a data center environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in rack & stack installations and decommissions
• Perform basic server hardware troubleshooting (break/fix)
• Support structured cabling (copper & fiber connections)
• Conduct Linux server checks (basic health monitoring, logs)
• Perform L1 network troubleshooting (connectivity, cables, ports)
• Work with ticketing systems (ServiceNow / Jira)
• Follow change management & SLA guidelines
• Coordinate with senior engineers, vendors, and onsite teams

Required Skills (Must-Have)

• Basic Linux commands (CLI)
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• Hands-on or academic exposure to:
• Hardware troubleshooting
• Rack & stack
• Cabling (fiber or ethernet)
• Knowledge of ticketing systems
• Strong troubleshooting mindset

Nice to Have

• AWS / Cloud basics (EC2, S3)
• Certifications:
• CompTIA A+ / Network+
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Internship / project experience in:
• Data Center / NOC / IT Support

Soft Skills

• Willingness to work in shifts (24x7 DC environment)
• Good communication & teamwork
• Quick learner with strong work ethic

Important Details:

• Employment Type: Contract
• Work Location: Boardman, OR and Hermiston OR
• Company HQ: New York
• Target Bill Rate: $20/hr – $28/hr
• Schedule: 4 Days Working, 10.5 hours each day
• Benefits: PTO, 401k Retirement Contribution

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Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

• Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

• Equal Employment OpportunityRussell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• Fair Chance EmploymentRussell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

• AccommodationWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
• Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

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