DC Ops Technician III

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

Rackspace Technology is seeking a DC Ops Technician III (Level 3) for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role involves detailed auditing, preparation, and execution of data center migrations, requiring meticulous attention to detail and adherence to strict protocols for relocating server infrastructure, network components, and storage systems. The technician will utilize custom monitoring software and ticketing systems for customer support, troubleshoot hardware failures on x86 servers, manage operating system storage issues, and complete customer configuration maintenances including hardware modification and cabling. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting copper and fiber cabling, providing technical communication, adhering to security and health/safety policies, and maintaining housekeeping practices. The role requires flexibility for 24x7x365 coverage, including holidays and weekends, specifically covering the 3rd shift (9 PM - 7 AM, 4 days per week).

Must have:

Troubleshoot hardware failures on x86 servers
Manage OS storage issues
Perform customer configuration maintenances
Troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling
Provide technical communication
Adhere to security policies
Maintain housekeeping practices
Work flexible schedule including nights/weekends

Good to have:

Familiarity with building/repairing hardware
Customer service experience
Industry certifications (OS, networking, security, storage)

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Job Details

Rackspace Technology is a leading provider of expertise and managed services across all the major public and private cloud technologies. We’ve evolved Fanatical Support to encompass the entire customer journey — providing Fanatical Experience™ from first consultation to daily operations. Our passionate experts combine the power of proactive, always-on service and expertise with best-in-class tools and automation to deliver technology when and how our customers need it.

The DC Ops Technician III (Level 3) is responsible for the detailed auditing, preparation, and execution of data center migrations. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to strict migration protocols to ensure the successful relocation of server infrastructure, network components, storage systems, and associated cabling.

You must be able to work a flexible schedule, 24x7x365 coverage, including holidays and weekends. We require someone to cover the 3rd shift (9pm-7am, 4 days p/week).

Key Accountabilities

Utilize custom monitoring software and internal ticketing system to provide customer support
Identify and troubleshoot simple hardware failures on x86-based servers to include the replacement of failed hardware components
Troubleshoot simple operating system storage issues including, disk management and RAID technologies
Complete customer configuration maintenances including hardware modification, operating system installation, mounting of the devices within cabinets and completion of all cabling needs required
Troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling including initial installation testing as well as connectivity issues with previously deployed copper or fiber cabling
Provide technical communication relating to customer configurations in a concise, professional manner
Adhere to company security policies and procedures, including health and safety and local governing requirements as directed
Execute and maintain meticulous 5S and housekeeping practices
Demonstrate no less than full performance in a continuous, consistent, measurable manner
Demonstrate high levels of passion and enthusiasm when providing Fanatical Support to all customers and coworkers
Communicate in an honest, transparent manner focused on building trust amongst customers and coworkers

Key Performance Indicators (please note your KPI’s are the outputs of each of the accountabilities)

Demonstrate a clear understanding of Rackspace software toolsets required for the monitoring and support of customer configurations
Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete customer configuration maintenances and hardware troubleshooting
Attention to detail and adherence to maintenance instructions ensure customer configuration rework is not required
Customer configuration maintenances are quality controlled and adhere to published policy and process to ensure Global alignment
Troubleshooting and problem solving capabilities lead to accurate and timely resolution of technical events
All customer incidents or potential risks to our customers must be investigated utilizing the root cause analysis method
All customer interactions, both internal and external, are conducted in a manner that delights customers
Process and policy sign off is conducted in a timely manner, with clear understanding of the subject matter, by the specified due date
All areas of responsibility are clean and organized with specific areas designated for all moveable items

Main Contacts (external/internal)

Data Center Operations Senior Manager (daily: direct manager)
Internal Rackspace Personnel (daily: status of customer issues, configurations, objectives and tasks)
External Customers/Vendors (varies: configuration planning and status communication)
External Vendors (varies: supervision and oversight of work undertaken)

Requirements

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (Realschulabschluss); education in a technical vocation required, preferably in a Data Center environment
Previous experience or ability to show familiarity with building, repairing or upgrading hardware components required
Previous experience in a customer service oriented position preferred
Industry recognized certifications in operating systems, networking, security and/or storage technologies preferred
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, 24x7x365 coverage, including holidays and weekends
Must be able to prioritize work in a fast paced, high pressure environment
Must possess strong written and verbal skills, type with proficiency and exhibit professional phone etiquette
Must be proficient with productivity software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office and Open Office as well as email client software
Must be able to lift 50 lbs / 25 kg over head
Must have reliable transportation and be willing to occasionally travel (2-4 wks/yr)