Data Center Technician

12 hours, 32 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
DevOps and Infrastructure
Backblaze

Backblaze

Backblaze is a pioneer in robust, scalable low-cost cloud backup and storage services, offering enterprise hot storage, low-cost backup and archive solutions. With the easiest way to back up all files, Backblaze provides unlimited, unthrottled, and unc...

IT Services
251-1K
Founded 2007

Description

  • Maintain, rack, and replace server hardware components such as hard drives and other system parts.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and replace defective equipment with minimal supervision.
  • Manage onsite inventory of hard drives, cables, rails, and other spare parts.
  • RMA defective components when needed.
  • Set up, test, and activate new equipment using the Linux command line.
  • Serve as Backblaze’s physical presence in data center operations and handle onsite issues when required.
  • Support shipping and receiving by moving, packing, and unpacking equipment.
  • Follow, improve, and document data center best practices and procedures.
  • Execute infrastructure projects including server installations, migrations, upgrades, and new system deployments.
  • Work with cross-functional teams such as IT, Neteng, NOC, and SRE to test and validate functionality.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency.
  • Respond to and resolve data center incidents and Jira tickets.
  • Troubleshoot and escalate hardware, power, and network issues as needed.
  • Participate in on-call coverage and occasional overnight, evening, weekend, and 24x7 incident response.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in data center or server infrastructure roles.
  • Hands-on knowledge of server hardware and deployments.
  • Proficiency with structured cabling, fiber optics, and patch panel management.
  • Experience with Linux and basic scripting.
  • Strong communication, time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to be within one hour of the facility for on-call responsibilities and make occasional trips onsite as needed.
  • Willingness to work weekend, evening, and/or overnight shifts as part of the schedule.
  • Leadership ability, deductive reasoning, and a proactive, operationally focused mindset.
  • Curiosity, reliability, and a desire to grow technically within the team.

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage for family, including dental and vision.
  • Competitive compensation with a 401(k).
  • RSU grants for full-time employees.
  • ESPP program.
  • Flexible vacation policy.
  • Maternity and paternity leave.
  • MacBook Pro for work plus a generous workstation personalization stipend.
  • Childcare bonus and fertility treatment/support.
  • Learning and development program.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
  • Expected salary range of $62,000 to $73,000.

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