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L3 Data Center Technician

Santa Clara, CA
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Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician (L3) to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of large-scale, high-performance data center infrastructure for our customer. This role requires advanced technical expertise in server hardware, networking, cabling, and data center operations. The ideal candidate is a self-driven problem solver who can independently execute complex tasks, mentor junior technicians, and ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, troubleshoot, and decommission enterprise server, storage, and network hardware.
  • Perform advanced rack and stack activities, including rail installation, structured cabling, power distribution, and hardware integration.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware failures involving servers, GPUs, storage systems, networking equipment, and supporting infrastructure.
  • Execute firmware updates, BIOS configuration changes, hardware replacements, and system validation.
  • Support large-scale hardware deployments, refreshes, migrations, and expansion projects.
  • Perform root cause analysis on infrastructure issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Monitor data center health, environmental conditions, and equipment status using DCIM and monitoring tools.
  • Follow established operational procedures, change management processes, and documentation standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, networking, facilities, logistics, and vendor teams to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Mentor L1 and L2 technicians by providing technical guidance, training, and escalation support.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, ESD procedures, security policies, and operational best practices.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and support maintenance windows outside of standard business hours when required.

 

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise or hyperscale data center environments.
  • Strong knowledge of x86 server architecture, GPU-based systems, storage platforms, and enterprise networking equipment.
  • Experience with rack and stack deployments.
  • Experience with structured copper and fiber cabling.
  • Experience with server diagnostics and hardware repair.
  • Experience with power distribution systems (PDUs).
  • Experience with remote management tools (iLO, iDRAC, IPMI, Redfish).
  • Understanding of Layer 1 and basic Layer 2 networking concepts.
  • Experience reading rack elevations, network diagrams, cable matrices, and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with Linux operating systems and basic command-line troubleshooting.
  • Experience using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira, or similar ITSM platforms.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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