What are the responsibilities and job description for the Datacenter Technician position at Accuro?
Position- Data Center Technician
Location- Austin, TX-Onsite
Exp-4-6 Years
holds the responsibility of installing, maintaining, and monitoring the equipment and systems within a data center. Ensure the proper functioning and updated status of both hardware and software, playing a vital role in safeguarding data security and availability.Hardware installation and maintenance: One of the primary roles of a data center technician is to install, configure, and maintain servers, racks, and other related equipment. This includes replacing defective components, performing upgrades, and ensuring that all systems are running optimally.Network monitoring and troubleshooting: Technicians continuously monitor network traffic and server performance. If issues arise, they must quickly troubleshoot and rectify the problems to minimize downtime and ensure continuous service availability.Software installation and updates: Keeping software up-to-date is vital. Technicians install, configure, update, and patch operating systems, applications, and other software to ensure security and optimum performance.Security measures: A data center technician implements and monitors security protocols to protect data from unauthorized access, malware, and breaches. This includes setting up firewalls, monitoring access logs, and collaborating with security teams.Backup and recovery: Technicians ensure that data is backed up regularly. In the event of data loss due to hardware failures, human error, or other reasons, they must be prepared to restore data from these backups swiftly.