Data Center Technician
Tandym Group, formerly Metro Systems Inc., is looking for Data Center Technicians to join our rapidly expanding team in Northern Virginia. We have positions available for day or night shift, and in areas in Ashburn, Sterling, Chantilly, Manassas, Haymarket. Employees will not be required to travel between areas.
This position involves hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and may include participation in an on-call rotation. We are looking for candidates who know how to innovate and make decisions on his/her own, but also know how to take direction when it is given, paying attention to all details involved.
All candidates should be willing to work both independently and with a team. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. In addition to hardware and network repair candidates will install equipment, create documentation, innovate solutions, and fix complex problems within the Data Center Space.
Basic Qualifications:
- An Advanced understanding of Computer Hardware, including troubleshooting and repair skills
- Basic knowledge of Linux Operating Systems or similar OS
- Basic Understanding of Computer Hardware
- Basic Understanding of Computer Networking
- Ability to exhibit good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to function well under pressure with multiple priorities
- Employment for all candidates is contingent upon passing a background check.
- This position has a physical component. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50lbs and may require need to work in cramped spaces or elevated locations
- A valid driver’s license and vehicle is required
- Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in on-call rotation and provide afterhours support as needed. Some travel may be required
Preferred Qualifications:
- An Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience in an IT related field
- RAID
- SAN
- X86 Architecture
- SCSI
- Boot Process
- GRUB/LILO
- File Systems
