Data Center Technician

Stefanini, Inc

Ashburn, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Application Integration, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Capability Maturity Model (CMM), Change Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Detail Oriented, Electricity, Environmental Issues, Equipment Replacement, Ethernet Cable, Financial Services, Firewalls, Fortune 1000 Customers, Government, Hardware Components, Hardware Installation, Host Bus Adapter (HBA), IP Addressing, IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface), IPv4, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Information Technology Outsourcing, Load Balancing, Manufacturing, Nearshoring, Network Operations Center, Network Routers, Network Switching, Online Chat, Recruiting Strategy, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Integration (SI), Telecommunications, Training/Teaching, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)
LOCATION
Ashburn, VA
POSTED
1 day ago

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Exciting opportunity awaits, let us help you get started!

Click Apply now or you may call: (248) 582-6511/ email: Deepak Tyagi (

deepak.tyagi@stefanini.com

) for faster processing!

 

Hardware & Rack Operations:

  • Install, remove, and replace: Servers (rack mount and blade), Network devices (switches, routers, firewalls), Storage arrays
  • Identify hardware components: CPUs, RAM, NICs, HBAs, power supplies, disks
  • Perform rack & stack following standard layouts and weight distribution
  • Basic troubleshooting of failed components (LED codes, error indicators)

 

Cabling & Physical Connectivity

  • Install and manage: Fiber (LC, SC) and copper (Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a)
  • Follow labeling standards and structured cabling practices
  • Trace cables end to end using documentation or tone testers
  • Maintain airflow and cable management (front to back discipline)

 

Power & Environmental Systems

  • Safely work with: A/B power feeds, PDUs (intelligent and basic)
  • Understand power concepts: Single phase vs three phase (basic), Voltage, amperage, load balancing (foundational)
  • Identify and escalate environmental issues: Hot spots, Humidity or temperature alarms

 

Network & System Basics

  • Basic understanding of: IP addressing (IPv4 fundamentals), VLAN concepts, Link lights and port statuses
  • Connect devices to correct: Switch ports, Redundant network paths
  • Console into devices when instructed (serial, iLO, DRAC, IPMI)
  • Incident Response & Troubleshooting
  • Follow runbooks and SOPs with minimal supervision
  • Perform guided troubleshooting: Power cycle equipment safely, Replace FRUs (Field Replaceable Units), Verify restoration of service indicators
  • Know when to escalate to L3 / remote engineers

 

Ticketing & Documentation

  • Update tickets accurately with: Actions taken, Timestamps, Photos (rack, serial numbers, cabling)
  • Follow change management procedures
  • Maintain attention to detail during audits and inventory checks

 

Customer & Remote Support Interaction

  • Act as hands and eyes for remote engineers
  • Communicate clearly over: Ticket systems, Phone or chat during live incidents

 

Data Center Safety

  • Follow ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) procedures
  • Safe lifting practices (servers, UPS components)
  • Awareness of: Electrical hazards, Locked cages and access controls


Requirements:

  • Experience with data center hardware installation, removal, and replacement
  • Knowledge of rack and stack operations for servers, network devices, and storage systems
  • Familiarity with fiber and copper cabling, cable management, and labeling standards
  • Basic understanding of power systems, including A/B feeds, PDUs, and load balancing
  • Foundational networking knowledge, including IP addressing, VLANs, and port connectivity
  • Experience with console access tools such as iLO, DRAC, IPMI, and serial console
  • Ability to follow runbooks, troubleshoot issues, and escalate when needed
  • Strong ticketing and documentation skills
  • Understanding of ESD procedures and data center safety practices

 

*Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives*

 

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting, company with global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.

 

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About the Company

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Stefanini, Inc

Stefanini is a global IT services company with over 24,000 employees across 77 offices in 40 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Since 1987, Stefanini has been providing offshore, onshore and nearshore IT services, including application development and outsourcing services, IT infrastructure outsourcing (help desk support and desktop services), systems integration, consulting and strategic staffing to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world.

With a base of over 500 active clients, including more than 300 multinationals, Stefanini maintains a strong presence in industries such as financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical, services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Clients benefit from Stefanini's financial stability, sustained year-over-year growth, and zero net debt. The corporate global headquarters is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil with European headquarters in Brussels and North American headquarters in metropolitan Detroit.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1987
WEBSITE
http://www.stefanini.com