Data Center Technician

Post Date

Jan 29, 2025

Location

Aurora,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60502
US
May 07, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

NOC Technician

Req #

NYC-759462

Pay Rate

$30 - $38 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Data Center Technician for a financial services client. You will be working with other engineers based at the companies Chicago data center and responsible for hands on racking & stacking, break fix, and physical support of the server environment that is approximately 10-12,000 servers (300 cabinets, w/ 40 racks in each cabinet). You will work with 3 other technicians including one manager and coordinate with server engineering and hardware teams to initiate requests such as power cycling servers, replacing server hardware and components, installing/racking and stacking new server equipment and providing oversight of other vendors who are completing work in the data center. In addition to day to day support you will also work on projects such as build outs for new racks and new installs. The team provides support from 8am-10pm and you will be supporting the second shift from 12pm-8pm.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

- 2+ years of data center technician experience (ideally in mid-size data center environment)
-Hands on experience with racking & stacking servers, replacing server parts, power cycling
-Strong server hardware knowledge: ports, drives, cabling, server menu
-Comfortable with manual labor, carrying/unloading Inventory
-Attention to detail, work ethic

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Experience with Dell Servers

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.