Data Center Technician
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Type: contract
Company: The Select Group
Job Description Apply Now
Data Center Technician (Second Shift)Location: Atlanta, GA (30318)
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Duration: 12+ month contract with potential to convert or extend
Work Type: 100% On-site
About the Role
Our client, a fast-growing software company, is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician to support the day-to-day operations of their Atlanta data center. This role is highly hands-on and will involve equipment installation, troubleshooting, documentation, and physical infrastructure support across a large-scale environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mix of hardware skills, attention to detail, and experience using tools like SunbirdDC for asset and infrastructure tracking.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and configure equipment including servers, switches, storage, racks, PDUs, and structured cabling
- Monitor infrastructure performance and proactively prevent service degradation
- Troubleshoot hardware and physical connectivity issues; escalate as needed
- Partner with operations teams for break-fix resolution and preventative maintenance
- Coordinate with remote hands support across other data center locations
- Maintain accurate documentation of the data center environment and updates using SunbirdDC
- Set and uphold operational standards and best practices for data center hygiene and organization
- Perform asset tracking and inventory management (installed and spare equipment)
- Handle all shipping, receiving, and RMA logistics
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment
- Update tickets and assigned tasks in a timely manner using internal tracking tools
- Follow formal change management processes
- Participate in scheduled off-hours maintenance windows
- Provide 24x7 support coverage as required
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with data center equipment and infrastructure (servers, storage, network, racks, PDUs, cabling, etc.)
- Experience with SunbirdDC or similar data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools
- Strong understanding of cooling, power, and space resource planning
- Comfortable performing hardware replacement, cabling, and installation tasks
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix system administration, networking, and SAN connectivity
- Experience coordinating with vendors for quotes, purchases, RMAs, and support
- Proficient with Excel for asset tracking, data manipulation, and reporting
- Experience in shipping/receiving, inventory control, and logistical tracking
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues independently
- Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working in physically active environments
- Scripting experience (e.g., Bash, Python) is a plus
- Prior experience supporting 24x7 production environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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