Datacenter Technician

<ul><li>Deploy, configure, and maintain x86 server platforms within a high-volume validation lab environment.</li><li>Perform system bring-up, BIOS and firmware updates, and platform configuration across multiple validation programs.</li><li>Install and configure Linux and Windows Server operating systems for testing purposes.</li><li>Conduct hardware failure isolation across CPU, memory (DIMMs), PCIe devices, storage, networking, and power subsystems.</li><li>Troubleshoot L1/L2 network connectivity, validate switch configurations, and support rack-level network infrastructure.</li><li>Diagnose and resolve rack-level power distribution issues, including PDUs and power balancing.</li><li>Analyze system logs, firmware outputs, and OS-level errors to support root cause analysis.</li><li>Reproduce defects and collaborate with BIOS, firmware, and hardware engineering teams to validate fixes.</li><li>Utilize remote management tools (BMC/IPMI, serial console, KVM-over-IP) for system access and debug.</li><li>Execute test procedures and assist with basic scripting or automation tasks (Python, PowerShell, or Bash preferred).</li><li>Experience working in high-density server or data center environments.</li><li>Familiarity with x86 server architecture and modern server technologies (PCIe Gen4/Gen5, NVMe, RAID).</li><li>Basic understanding of networking concepts (VLANs, subnets, switch validation).</li><li>Must have <strong>5+ years of experience</strong> in server hardware testing, data center operations, or lab infrastructure support.</li><li>CompTIA A+, Network+, or similar technical certifications are a plus.</li></ul>