CriticalTilt, Inc. ยท 3 months ago
DATACENTER TECHNICIAN
CriticalTilt is a company with over 25 years of specialized experience delivering tailored solutions to government and private sector clients. They are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Datacenter Technician to support the deployment of infrastructure for new datacenter builds, ensuring that server, network, and storage components are installed, configured, and validated according to engineering design specifications.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Support the deployment of infrastructure for new datacenter builds, following provided designs, documentation, and configuration playbooks
Perform rack and stack of servers, GPU systems, network switches, and storage appliances according to design specifications
Execute structured cabling installations, including labeling, routing, and termination to meet quality and compliance standards
Install and support air and liquid cooling systems, ensuring proper integration and system performance
Conduct Ethernet and InfiniBand network configuration for servers and interconnects following approved procedures
Assist with or perform base configuration and validation tasks under direction for systems such as VMware, DataDirect Networks (DDN), NetApp, and WekaIO, using predefined playbooks and configuration scripts
Implement and verify device configurations as provided; adjust configurations as needed to align with on-site conditions and functional testing
Conduct hardware and network troubleshooting to resolve installation or integration issues
Carry out server imaging, configuration management, and post-install validation to ensure system readiness
Utilize and maintain Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM), IP Address Management (IPAM), and monitoring tools to document and track deployment progress
Coordinate closely with customer engineers and project leadership to communicate build status, issues, and modifications
Ensure adherence to all safety, security, and compliance requirements while operating within datacenter environments
Provide documentation and feedback for continuous improvement of design playbooks and deployment processes
Travel frequently to customer datacenter sites as required by project timelines and locations
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Relevant technical certifications or equivalent experience in datacenter operations, networking, or systems administration
Proven experience in datacenter buildouts, migrations, or infrastructure deployments
Hands-on experience with server, GPU, network, and storage systems, including installation and maintenance of air and liquid cooling technologies
Practical knowledge of Ethernet and InfiniBand networking, including switch configuration and interconnect setup
Familiarity with performing or assisting in base configuration activities for platforms such as VMware, DDN, NetApp, and WekaIO under engineering guidance
Strong understanding of rack and stack, structured cabling, imaging, and configuration management practices
Familiarity with DCIM, IPAM, and related infrastructure management tools
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and configuration documentation
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours based on customer schedules and delivery deadlines
Willingness to travel extensively and work onsite across multiple datacenter locations
Company
CriticalTilt, Inc.
In an ever-evolving technological landscape with scant resources, CriticalTilt is your stalwart ally.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase