Accounting, Asset Management, Business Operations, Cloud Computing, Consulting, Data Analysis, Documentation, Ethernet Cable, Finance, Fortune 500 Customers, Hardware Administration, Hardware Components, Hardware Installation, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Internet Security, Inventory Management, Network Connectivity, Network Operations Center, Professional Services, SSH (Secure Shell), Server Hardware, ServiceNow, Software Patches
Location: Portland, OR (Onsite)
Rate: $27.5/hr on W2
Employment: Contract
Must be comfortable working in a rotational shift environment (No Night Shift).
Looking for an experienced L1 Data Center Technician with 2–3 years of hands-on data center experience.
Top Skills Required:
• Strong understanding of data center components and hardware
• Hands-on troubleshooting and break-fix experience
• Cabling, labeling, cable management, and documentation discipline
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform rack & stack activities for servers, network devices, and storage equipment
• Handle fiber and copper cabling, patching, labeling, and cable management
• Support hardware installation, relocation, and decommissioning
• Manage hardware inventory, asset tracking, spares, and RMA coordination
• Provide L1 troubleshooting support for server hardware and network connectivity issues
• Perform remote hands support including cable reseating, power cycling, and hardware replacements
• Monitor alerts, update tickets, and maintain accurate documentation
Required Technical Skills:
• Basic networking knowledge (IP, switching, patching)
• Server hardware knowledge
• Fiber & Ethernet cabling experience
• Experience with ticketing tools (ServiceNow preferred)
• Basic console tools knowledge (SSH, PuTTY)
About Trident Consulting
Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.
We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.