Data Center Technician (Dulles) at Digital Realty in Sterling, Virginia

Job Description:

We are expanding! Digital Realty is looking for multiple Remote Hands Technicians in the Northern VA area. We have multiple levels open and will be hiring Technician I and Technician II. All shifts are available including overnight and evenings.


Technician I

Digital Realty is looking for people with the right attitude and aptitude to learn in our Data Centers. A basic knowledge of fiber and copper cabling, networking and server components, would be the best fit for this role.


Technician II

Digital Realty is looking for Technicians with experience in Data Centers. Experience in layer 2 and 3 networking skills would be a great match for this role. Customer Service skills and experience with customers and vendors would also be a plus.



What you'll do

• Perform Remote Hands services which are tracked through the Digital Realty ticketing system. This includes, but is not limited to the following services:
• Equipment Rack and Stack
• Cable, terminate, and dress fiber or copper network cabling
• Assist customers with the diagnosis of hardware and software issues on their equipment
• Power cycling of customer equipment
• Perform cabinet/cage audits
• Blade/Card, Memory, Hard Drive, and Transceiver installation or removal
• Testing and troubleshooting of copper and fiber optic circuits
• Assist with migrations of equipment, power, or networking devices
• Shipping and Receiving of packages
• Receive, install and test customer and internal cross connects of copper and fiber optic interconnections
• Use of power and hand tools (e.g., screwdrivers, drills, wire strippers, punch down tools, etc.)
• Provide timely customer and internal updates using a computer based ticketing system
• Assist with the documentation and inventory verification/counts
• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain overall Data Center cleanliness and appearance

Work flexible shift schedules



A bit about us


Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.


To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.



A bit about our Digital team


Our Operations team keeps our customers' infrastructure running safely and securely. We get plenty of opportunities to take on a variety of tasks and develop our technical skills. From overseeing electrical power to cooling and fire suppression systems, our team plays a vital role in making sure everything in our data centers operates as it should.



What we can offer you


Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.


Join us and you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you'll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We'll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.



Our Compensation Philosophy


Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.


This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.



Notes:


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.


Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy.


Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.


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