Entry Level DC Operations Administrator I - Ashburn, Va (Onsite)

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Benefits Offered

• Full health/vision/dental for the entire family at zero cost to team member

• 3% Safe Harbor contributed to 401(k) plus up to 1% employer match

• Opportunities for profit sharing and bonuses

• Generous time-off (starting at 15 vacation days, accrued for a total of 3 weeks)

• 11 Paid holidays (Technical Support and Technical Operations use a floating holiday policy)

• Paid sick leave (80 hours accrued)

• Tuition reimbursement (50/50 up to a specific amount)

• Pet Insurance

• Thrive Pass wellness allowance of $30 per month

• Udemy online learning courses

• WorkTango team member recognition

• Disability Insurance

• Generous maternity/paternity leave

• Discounted personal travel through corporate booking program Egencia

• Laid-back atmosphere

• Fun monthly company events

• Free web hosting

Overview

The Data Center Operations Administrator I is an entry level role that is responsible for deploying infrastructure, monitoring system health, and making repairs to servers in a Linux-based environment. The right person for this role will be someone comfortable being hands-on with hardware when necessary, and who brings a solid foundation of Linux understanding and experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems’ health

• Perform acquisition & deployment

• Rack and configure servers

• Install and configure operating systems

• Perform cabling

• Install devices (switches, PDUs, etc.)

• Perform server repair (physical/software layers)

• Attend to problem escalation

• Ship/receive equipment/RMAs

• Perform data center inventory/asset tracking

• Maintain a safe/clean work environment

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Linux operating system

• Adept at conducting research into product- and service-related issues

• Customer service skills an asset

• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential

• Should be able to deliver creative and innovative thoughts and solutions

• Work collaboratively and efficaciously as a team member

• 6 months -- 1 year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

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