Backblaze · 13 hours ago
Data Center Technician
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $73K/yr
2+ years expBackblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, and they are seeking a Data Center Technician to join their team. The role involves managing, maintaining, and optimizing the physical infrastructure of data center operations, requiring significant technical knowledge and a proactive problem-solving attitude.
Cloud ComputingBig DataSoftwareInformation TechnologyCloud Data ServicesData ManagementData Storage
Responsibilities
Maintain organizational infrastructure including racking equipment, replacing hard drives and other system components
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace defective equipment with minimal supervision
Help manage onsite inventory of hard drives, cables, rails and other spare parts
RMA defective components
Setup, test and activate new equipment via the Linux command line
Work as Backblaze’s physical presence in Data Center Operations
On-call responsibilities require being within an hour of the facility and occasional trips onsite 24x7 to resolve issues that can’t be handled remotely
Workdays may include Saturday and/or Sunday (e.g. working Wednesday - Saturday)
Shifts may include evening and/or overnight shifts
Help with shipping and receiving including moving, packing, and/or unpacking equipment
Follow and improve data center best practices and documentation
Maintain a clean and well-organized work environment
Help with projects to install new systems and services as time allows
Execute infrastructure projects such as server installations, migrations, upgrades, and server set-up
Full-service execution of new system implementations (from equipment inception to production)
Work with cross-functional teams, including: IT, Neteng, NOC and SRE to test and validate functionality
Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency
Respond to and resolve data center infrastructure incidents and Jira tickets
Troubleshoot and escalate hardware, power, and network issues as needed
Participate in on-call rotation when needed for incident response
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in data center or server infrastructure roles
Hands-on knowledge of server hardware and deployments
Proficient with structured cabling, fiber optics, and patch panel management
Experience with operating systems (Linux and basic scripting)
Excellent communication, time management, problem solving and organizational skills
Benefits
Healthcare for family, including dental and vision
Competitive compensation and 401K
RSU grants for full-time employees
ESPP program
Flexible vacation policy
Maternity & paternity leave
MacBook Pro to use for work, plus a generous stipend to personalize your workstation
Childcare bonus (human children only)
Fertility treatment and support
Learning & development program
Commuter benefits
Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance
Company
Backblaze
Backblaze is a cloud storage platform offering Computer Backup and Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$62.8MKey Investors
Citizens BankTMT Investments
2025-06-05Post Ipo Debt· $20M
2024-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $37.5M
2021-11-11IPO
Leadership Team
Gleb Budman
CEO and Co-Founder
Brian Beach
CTO
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