Data Center Technician

Amd

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, WA
Salary: $58,400–$87,600 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Oct 28, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

Amd currently has 500 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $172,000–$258,000 across 500 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Data Center Technician

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The Data Center Technician joins the team to support servers at customer data centers. This role involves preparing, staging, and performing hardware startups and shutdowns for racks, hard drives, and switches. The technician performs diagnostics, identifies root causes, and replaces faulty components while ensuring proper grounding, labeling, and cabling according to safety protocols. Key responsibilities include decommissioning hardware for memory upgrades or OS rebuilds, managing tickets to meet SLAs, and creating technical documentation like KB articles and SOPs. Required skills include server hardware knowledge, IPMI utilization, and Windows Server OS administration. Candidates should possess experience with WinPE, Linux PXE services, and scripting in PowerShell, Python, or Bash. The role addresses the technical challenge of maintaining server fleet health and ensuring reliable data center operations.

Skills

Data Center Hardware Server Hardware IPMI Windows Server Linux WinPE PXE Virtual Machine s PowerShell Python Bash Scripting Cabling Management Diagnostics Failure Analysis CompTIA A+ CompTIA Server+

What you'll do

Prepare, stage, and perform data center hardware startups and shutdowns according to specific protocols.
Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware issues to identify root causes and replace faulty components.
Verify that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling comply with safety protocols and network designs.
Decommission hardware for simple changes such as memory upgrades and OS rebuilds.
Communicate, report, and escalate incidents to management following established procedures.
Complete assigned tickets efficiently to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Create technical documentation, including Knowledge Base articles and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Participate in daily safety briefings and comply with all electrical and equipment safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Strong technical skills in hardware, IT, and cabling management are required.
Ability to perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and hardware component replacement with minimal disruption.
Ability to perform data center hardware startups, shutdowns, and decommissioning following standard protocols.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, climb ladders, and stand or walk for extended periods.
Associate degree in computer science, computer engineering, IT, or equivalent experience (preferred).
CompTIA A+ or equivalent experience.
CompTIA Server+ or equivalent experience.
MCP/MSCE certification (preferred).

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