Jr. Data Center Operations & Systems Technician

About Blueprint

Blueprint is a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue Washington with teams across the United States. We help organizations turn complex challenges into meaningful outcomes by connecting strategy and execution across AI cloud data product development and emerging technology.

Our culture is built by people who care deeply about doing exceptional work. We set high standards take ownership and continually challenge ourselves and one another to be better. We work hard support each other and take genuine pride in what we deliver for our clients partners and teams.

At Blueprint youll work alongside talented people with different experiences expertise and perspectives. Youll have opportunities to take on meaningful challenges expand your skills and see the impact of what you build.

Bring your perspective. Raise the standard. Build what matters.

About the Role

Were looking for a Jr. Data Center Operations & Systems Technician to join our this role youll perform hands-on installation cabling hardware maintenance system checks and deployment support within a live data center environment.

Working from established procedures and with guidance from experienced technicians youll help maintain safe secure reliable and well-documented operations. This role requires adherence to client best practices security requirements and safety protocols.

What Youll Do

• Install rack stack cable label and validate servers network devices storage systems rack power distribution units and associated rack and MOR cabling by following approved work instructions.
• Perform documented hardware repairs component replacements rack moves equipment deployments and IT equipment decommissioning with appropriate guidance and escalation.
• Complete daily system checks and preventive maintenance. Review assigned alerts tickets and logs then escalate issues that fall outside documented procedures.
• Troubleshoot common hardware imaging connectivity and configuration issues using approved diagnostic steps and knowledge documentation.
• Support server imaging and deployment using approved MDT WDS PXE or equivalent environments. Apply operating system updates patches and baseline configurations.
• Assist with basic device and network configuration including IP addresses VLAN assignments DHCP DNS domain access and device-to-device connectivity validation.
• Update tickets maintenance histories repair records inventory systems asset records and project trackers accurately and on time.
• Verify equipment identity location status and chain-of-custody information during deployment maintenance movement and decommissioning activities.
• Follow access controls change procedures data-handling requirements safety practices and applicable operational standards.
• Communicate task status blockers safety concerns and recurring issues promptly to senior technicians and appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain an orderly work area and contribute to process documentation and operational-readiness improvements.

What Youll Bring

• One or more years of hands-on experience in data center operations IT hardware support desktop support field services networking or a comparable technical environment. Relevant technical education or lab experience may substitute for professional experience.
• Working knowledge of server components network devices storage hardware structured cabling rack layouts and basic power concepts.
• Foundational understanding of TCP/IP IP addressing DHCP DNS VLANs and common connectivity troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow detailed technical procedures use ticketing and inventory systems and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong attention to detail safety awareness dependability and a willingness to learn within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to work onsite perform hands-on equipment tasks and meet the physical and scheduling requirements of the assigned data center environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree technical diploma military technical training or equivalent coursework in information technology networking electronics or a related discipline.
• CompTIA A Network Server Microsoft Cisco or an equivalent entry-level certification.
• Experience with server imaging or deployment tools such as MDT WDS or PXE.
• Experience working in a data center network operations center hardware lab warehouse technology environment or another controlled technical setting.

Compensation

At Blueprint we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors including skills education responsibilities experience and geographic market.

For candidates based in Washington State the anticipated compensation range is $26.44 to $32.69 USD per hour with a midpoint of $29.57 USD per hour. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience skills and internal equity. The final compensation and job title may vary depending on the selected candidates qualifications.

Location and Work Arrangement

Redmond and Totem Lake Washington

This role requires 100% onsite work within the assigned data center environments.

Benefits

Blueprint believes that healthy supported employees do their best work. Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Competitive paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on role employment status and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blueprint Technologies LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability genetic information marital or familial status military or veteran status citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicant Accommodations

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