Data Center Hardware Technician - Lockport, NY (on-site)
Core
Maintain and repair rack-mount servers, storage units, and network equipment to ensure high uptime in a 24x7x365 data center environment.
Role type
Data Center Hardware Technician
Builds
Physical IT infrastructure (servers, storage, network switches) for Yahoo's ad tech platforms
Domain
Data Center Operations / IT Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware repair, UNIX/Linux administration, TCP/IP networking (Layer 1–3), Bash/Python scripting, AI-assisted log analysis, Physical lifting and ladder climbing
Preferred skills
Fiber plant infrastructure management, Custom automation script development, AI-driven monitoring tools experience
Technologies
UNIX/Linux, BASH, Python, Perl, DNS, Network switches
Responsibilities
Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and network faults, Deploy operating systems and configure network devices, Execute change requests with site engineering, Provide incident resolution updates to technical contacts, Perform swing and overnight shift duties
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
