Data Center Operations Technician

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Data Center Operations Technician

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.

**Location**: Nuremberg, Germany - On-site position

**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

**Basic qualifications**:

- Intermediate knowledge of server hardware and components
- Knowledge of Linux administration
- 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
- 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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