Data Center Technician

$118,560 - $118,560/Yr

Adecco - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Francisco, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Cisco ThousandEyes is seeking a Data Center Technician for a short-term contractor role to assist with the setup of network and server equipment in a data center lab located in San Jose, CA. This is a two-week, onsite position requiring no more than 80 hours of work over weekdays. The technician will follow detailed instructions from a remote team managing the lab environment and must provide clear communication on their progress.

Responsibilities

• Install and organize network and server equipment in the lab.
• Manage and install twisted pair Ethernet (CAT6), fiber optic cables, and SFPs, ensuring neat and efficient cable management.
• Configure BIOS settings, including boot order and necessary parameters.
• Install and configure OS like Linux and VMware ESXi on lab servers.
• Apply basic network concepts, such as IP address management, subnetting, DHCP, and gateways.
• Use CLI, ping, traceroute, packet capture, and Wireshark for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and replace faulty components such as disks, memory, and power supplies.

Requirements

• Proficiency in racking/stacking, cabling, BIOS configuration, OS installation, and basic server hardware troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of basic networking concepts (IP addressing, subnetting, DHCP, gateways) and tools like CLI, ping, traceroute, and Wireshark.
• Able to lift and move equipment as needed for setup.
• Strong organizational skills, especially in cable management and equipment arrangement.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to follow detailed instructions and provide updates on work status.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with content management through SharePoint.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva for content design.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and handle both internal and external communications.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday pay