Data Center Technician

$62,400 - $70,720/Yr

Glow Networks - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Nashville, TN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Center Technician role at Glow Networks involves traveling to various customer sites across the USA to remove, replace, commission, and configure Cisco 8XXX series routers and switches. This position requires extensive travel and the ability to work flexible hours, including day and night shifts, to meet customer requirements. Technicians will be responsible for staging network hardware, performing installations, and ensuring compliance with data center protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform staging of all network hardware equipment.
• Unbox, label, and perform inventory of equipment.
• Install fabric cards and line cards.
• Power-on and burn-in network equipment.
• Upgrade switches to required software version.
• Apply configurations as needed.
• Install Cisco routers and switches throughout the country.
• Re-use existing power supplies, network modules, and optics.
• Rack, stack, and re-patch drops, like-for-like.
• Package and ship existing switches back to Cisco.
• Replace UCS memory chips on Cisco UCS server.
• Fully document completion of installation services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
• Expert installation skills with low-voltage electric and light gauge wiring.
• Proficient with hand tools such as pliers, wire cutters, wire strippers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Familiar with data center entry, safety and work procedures, equipment layout, power, ground, and ancillary equipment operation.
• Familiar with Cisco data center routers, switches, installation, and wiring.
• High physical strength and flexibility required, including bending, stooping, and lifting heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and climb ladders.

Nice-to-haves

• Higher level English language communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work as a contributing team player.

Benefits

• Fuel reimbursement
• Tools provided
• Flights to customer locations
• Private hotel rooms
• Rental car
• Allowance of $30 per day for meals