Datacenter Technician L3

TEKsystems
$35.00 - $40.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Santa Clara
Jan 09, 2026
Description While under the guidance of management, these resources will be responsible for physical upgrades, implementation, optimizations and troubleshooting onsite at two of the clients Santa Clara data centers. Lab techs will deploy circuit boards and need to be able to troubleshoot any related issues, run diagnostics, create documentation, etc. Resources will also assist in rack and stack, cabling and other common data center activities. The contractors will also be expected to have some shift flexibility. 80+% of the time they will work 1st shift (day shift) but occasionally they will be asked to work a night shift to help execute off-hour upgrades. Additional tasks will include: Handling Labs and Datacenters using DCIM Tools, spreadsheets and task tracking tools. Your responsibilities will also include defining standards in labs to keep them safe, clean and organized. Deploy test boards that run automated tests from Software Developers and triage and root cause board issues which are not due to hardware or software issues but, that potentially have test setup issues. Remove and redeploy boards that need software and/or hardware upgrades from board engineers on a regular cadence. Collect data for critical metrics for the lab and track progress. Job Requirements: Some shift flexibility Strong experience installing and troubleshooting circuit boards (GPUs, NICs, etc) Knowledge and willingness to contribute in rack and stack related tasks Hardware vendor certifications for any of the specified technologies. Knowledgeable in Linux & networking. Extensive server, network and cabling installation experience. Excellent communication skills both written and oral at all levels; able to explain highly technical concepts to less technical people Proficient in MSOffice Suite, particularly Excel. Experience using JIRA, Netbox and ServiceNow. Skills Data center, Infrastructure, Rack and stack, Lab environment, hardware installation, driver management, network connectivity, data center maintenance, cable installation Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Santa Clara, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Santa Clara,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 15, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.