VIAVI Solutions · 20 hours ago
Senior Datacenter Technician
Bothell, WA USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$31/hr - $57/hr
3+ years expVIAVI Solutions is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Datacenter Technician to operate within their dedicated space inside a shared datacenter environment, ensuring infrastructure reliability and supporting engineering and operations teams.
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Responsibilities
Install, remove, migrate, and cable racked equipment including servers, switches, and power distribution units
Perform copper and fiber cabling runs and patching with high accuracy and adherence to standards
Maintain precise and up‑to‑date inventory across equipment, wiring paths, breaker panels, and infrastructure elements
Keep the datacenter space clean, secure, and audit‑ready per corporate and facility standards
Manage e‑waste recycling processes, equipment receiving, shipping, and associated documentation
Serve as the onsite escalation point when remote engineering support is insufficient—troubleshooting network connectivity, services on Linux servers, proprietary hardware, and other critical systems
Participate in remote meetings or ad‑hoc troubleshooting sessions (audio/video) to provide real‑time onsite assistance
Independently evaluate issues, determine root cause, and execute corrective actions with minimal guidance
Track and maintain service contracts, warranties, preventive maintenance schedules, and license renewals
Submit purchase requests for hardware, tools, and renewals as needed
Contribute to infrastructure‑as‑code initiatives using tools such as Ansible, Bash, Python, Terraform, Packer, and PowerShell (training available; prior experience not required)
Safely lift and maneuver heavy datacenter equipment using appropriate techniques and tools (server lifts, etc.)
Use a personal vehicle occasionally to retrieve or store equipment in an offsite storage unit (mileage reimbursed)
Qualification
Required
Technical degree or equivalent practical experience
3+ years combined experience in Linux systems administration, help desk, engineering labs, or datacenter roles
2+ years hands‑on networking experience demonstrating understanding of physical and logical Ethernet networking
2+ years data entry or validation experience with strong attention to detail
2+ years programming or scripting experience (any language)
Demonstrated ability to use mechanical tools (powered and unpowered)
Proven ability to safely handle and move heavy equipment within a datacenter environment
Benefits
Paid time off
Health
Life and disability insurance
401(k)
Bonus program
Company
VIAVI Solutions
Global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions and light management technologies
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (15)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$990.73M2025-12-16Post Ipo Equity· $140.73M
2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $250M
Leadership Team
Oleg Khaykin
President and CEO
Sameh Yamany
Corporate Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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