Data Center Operations Technician (contract)

JOB DESCRIPTION

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SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable and secure enterprise open source solutions, including SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE), Rancher and NeuVector. More than 60% of the Fortune rely on SUSE to power their mission-critical workloads, enabling them to innovate everywhere – from the data center to the cloud, to the edge and beyond. SUSE puts the “open” back in open source, collaborating with partners and communities to give customers the agility to tackle innovation challenges today and the freedom to evolve their strategy and solutions tomorrow.

We are open in our roots and open in our approach, striving to be the most trusted open innovator in the World. Openness extends beyond our technology. Our vibrant community thrives on diversity and connectivity without borders.

Data Center Operations Technician (contract)

Job Description

Data center is the core of SUSE life. It contains hundreds of machines of all possible kinds – from straightforward Intel servers to mainframes and prototypes. Data Center Operations Technicians are critical figures, which ensure that the infrastructure is running well, being developed, issues are addressed and fixed in time and the whole service is being provided to the company with highest possible quality.

As a Data Center Operations Technician you will work in cooperation with all Engineering and IT departments to install, maintain and provision hardware and software for the data centers.

This is a 6-month contract with an option to become a permanent position. You will play a crucial role in our new project of moving the data center from Provo to Salt Lake City.

You will :

Support deployment of on-site data center physical infrastructure

Install, replace and troubleshoot cables and hardware

Troubleshoot network installation and configuration

Participate in projects related to the expansion of the data centers

Oversee the environments of a data centers, supervise systems and identify, log, and report issues

Coordinate with other teams and vendors to guarantee that uptime is maximized

Monitor activity and access to the data centers and its operations to ensure compliance of security policies

Required qualifications :

Intermediate knowledge of server hardware and components

Physical ability to lift & rack equipment up to 20kg

Proficient level of English

Preferred qualifications :

2-3 years of experience as a Data Center Technician, or similar role

Knowledge of Linux administration

Understanding of TCP / IP networks, network equipment installation and configuration

CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network, or CCNP certification, Basic Structure Cabling (BSC)

Ability to keep up with advancements in Data Center infrastructure and technologies

Desire to learn, grow, and develop new technical skills

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What We Offer

We empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want. We celebrate and reward your achievements.

SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship and an open mind.

This is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper.

If you’re a big thinker, obsessed by execution and thrive in a dynamic environment in which you can tangibly create a lasting legacy, then please