Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The BreakFix Engineer role involves maintaining and troubleshooting data center hardware to ensure operational stability and efficiency in a long-term contract position.
Responsibilities and impact
Responsibilities include physical hardware swaps, optical transceiver and line card replacements, TOR replacement, vendor RMA coordination, asset and ticket management, hardware log review, remote link troubleshooting, and mentoring L1 resources.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 2+ years of data center experience, 4+ years in IT, knowledge of fiber optics, ESD practices, IP networking, OSI layers, BGP, spanning tree, VRRP, LACP, Linux systems, scripting (Bash, Python, Perl), and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Work environment and culture
The role requires an ambitious, hardworking, coachable, and mentoring mindset with good organization, multitasking, and communication skills in a data center environment.
Job location and travel
The position is onsite in Kansas City, MO, requiring physical ability to lift 50lbs and work within a data center environment.
Unique job features
The job features hands-on physical hardware work combined with network troubleshooting and mentoring responsibilities in a data center setting.
Company overview
AppLab Systems, Inc. is a technology consulting and IT services company specializing in software development, cloud computing, and data analytics. They generate revenue by offering customized IT solutions, managed services, and consulting to businesses across various industries. Founded in 1997, the company has built a reputation for delivering innovative technology solutions and maintaining long-term client relationships. Key historical milestones include their expansion into global markets and the development of proprietary software tools that enhance operational efficiency for their clients.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your hands-on experience with fiber optic connections, contamination control, and cleaning processes, as well as your familiarity with ESD best practices and physical hardware swaps in data centers.
Emphasize your proficiency with text-based CLI, IP networking fundamentals, and key protocols like BGP, spanning tree, VRRP, and LACP, alongside scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Perl to showcase your ability to automate and troubleshoot effectively.
Apply through multiple channels including AppLab Systems, Inc’s corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure and chances of being noticed for the BreakFix Engineer role.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the data center or network engineering teams at AppLab Systems, Inc. Use ice breakers like commenting on recent tech initiatives they’ve shared or asking about their experience with data center hardware maintenance and vendor coordination.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'fiber optic connections,' 'ESD best practices,' 'BGP routing,' 'hardware swaps,' and 'ticket management' to ensure your application passes initial automated screenings.
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