Entry Level Hardware Tech

Entry Level Hardware Technician

At Ensono our Purpose is to be a relentless ally disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things ! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose :

Honesty Reliability Curiosity Collaboration and Passion.

Shift : Week 1 SUN WED THUR / Week 2 MON TUE FRI SAT.

The schedule will rotate week 1 and 2 accordingly.

Shift hours are 6 PM 6 AM but shifts can change depending on business needs.

Position Summary :

We are hiring full-time Entry Level Data Center Hardware Technician to work in Downers Grove IL. Data Center. The Hardware Technician will deliver hands-on expertise and perform operational tasks including rack / stack cabling understanding of switch / port layout console configuration and server decommissioning within the Data Center. Applicants are preferred to have at least 2 years experience directly working in a Data Center environment to be considered for this role.

What you will do :

Rack and stack equipment and IT hardware in a corporate Data Center.

Troubleshoot and support server implementation and decommissioning within a secure raised-floor environment.

Install supporting hardware for all devices in cabinets within a raised-floor environment.

Document problem resolution summaries using an online ticketing system.

Support 3rd party vendor activities.

Verification of status lights on servers devices network devices (switches modems servers or routers).

Verification of power connections on servers and network devices.

Installation and Verification of cables Labeling of cables connections and network devices.

Work independently and in a team environment.

Candidate should have the ability to handle unique situations and trouble shoot Hardware failures as they occur.

Knowledgeable with Mainframe installations and terminology.

Log analyze and promptly take steps to resolve and / or escalate problems experienced by internal and external clients. Assist with root cause analysis and perform preventative measures to reduce future problems.

Maintain a high level of proficiency and provide in-depth knowledge related to the day-to-day activities.

Ability to hand off / transfer ownership of ongoing projects request and incidents to next shift through verbal and written documentation seamlessly.

Maintain documentation of hardware location and connectivity.

Must have proficient working knowledge of raised floor management computer and network installations in a medium to large-scale computer center environment.

Can define the physical layer including layouts of cabinets that contain servers network hardware disk tape and the technology that is required to satisfy client needs.

Can update raised floor plans for business growth within the Data Centers.

Knowledgeable of fiber and copper cable legacy and current technologies and infrastructure.

Is proficient in computer equipment specifications for power and cooling needs.

Working knowledge of industry best practices of computer systems and associated components telecommunications and storage systems redundant or backup power supplies redundant data communications connections environmental controls (e.g. air conditioning fire suppression) and security systems.

Preferred to have working knowledge of legacy environments i.e. AS / 400 and S / 390 or UNIX and Windows operating systems and associated communications systems.

The position benefits from experience in Production control activities Network Operations and Service Desk operations.

Travel to local data centers when support is needed.

Ability to manage remote data centers through customer portals and coordinate with local hands and feet support teams.

Able to lift 50lbs.

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. Thats why weve outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role its important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications we still encourage you to apply.

What You Will Need :

Knowledge of cable installation.

Some experience working with the internals of computer hardware is required.

Excellent listening and communication skills.

Self-motivated with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.

Bonus Qualifications

2 years of related Data Center experience.

Hardware installation troubleshooting and repair skills in the area of network equipment.

A Network certification and / or PC maintenance work experience is desired.

Experience working in a medium to large-scale computer center environment is desired.

Why Ensono

Ensono is a place to make better happen for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration by learning or volunteering or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.

We are a client-facing business but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

Some of our benefits include :

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Three health plan options

401k with company match

Eligibility for dental vision short and long-term disability life and AD&D coverage and flexible spending accounts

Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption / surrogacy reimbursement

Paid childbearing and paternal leave

Education Reimbursement Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding

Sabbatical leave

Wellness program

Flexible work schedule

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $35000 to $56000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills experience internal equity and business addition to base salary other compensation programs depending on eligibility include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or other legally protected basis in accordance with applicable law.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement / posting OFCCPs pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCPs website .

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process please let your recruiter know or email .

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Arm,Electrical Engineering,SOC,System Design,Firmware,C / C++,PCB,Sensors,Fpga,Digital design,Assembly,Product Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 35000 - 56000