Lead DC Tech - B Side Day
TEKsystems
Posted Monday, November 3, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005647629
Mount Pleasant, WI
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Shift: B Side Days – Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Every Other Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Center Team Lead to join our IT operations team. This role is responsible for overseeing data center deployments, maintaining infrastructure, troubleshooting hardware issues, and ensuring seamless network service availability. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in hyperscale environments, GPU deployment, and project management, with a strong understanding of server and network infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Operations
- Execute Level 1 & Level 2 tasks including:
- Server and switch relocation, inspection, installation, and cabling.
- Component installation (NICs, drives, memory).
- Firmware updates and IP configuration.
- Troubleshooting and break-fix tasks.
- GPU deployment and diagnostics.
- Temporary racking and stacking for remote configuration.
- Cable management and standards compliance.
- Coordination with network admins for connectivity and issue resolution.
Leadership & Project Management
- Act as primary liaison between team members and management.
- Lead and mentor deployment and operational teams.
- Manage workload prioritization and ticket resolution.
- Review and validate build documentation.
- Coordinate cross-team activities for project builds and escalations.
- Ensure alignment with data center standards and safety protocols.
- Provide thought leadership and drive program growth.
- Monitor project timelines and communicate status updates.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- 4+ years in a hyperscale data center environment.
- Proven experience in technical leadership and team supervision.
- Project management experience.
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware and server components.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, climb ladders, and wear PPE.
- Ability to work non-standard hours including weekends/holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: CompTIA A+, Server+, CCENT, CCNA, MCP/MSCE, OSHA30+.
- Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
- Experience with:
- Windows OS and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Structured cabling, rack & stack, fiber/optical testing.
- Storage devices and ITIL framework (ITSM, Change/Problem Management).
- Copper and fiber optic cable installation and termination.
- GPU deployment and troubleshooting.
- Ticketing systems and network fundamentals (OSI Layers 1–3).
Top Skills
- Data Center Operations
- Deployment & Cabling (Cat5/Cat6, Fiber Optic)
- Rack & Stack
- Troubleshooting
- GPU Installation & Support
Compensation:$45
Contact Information
Email: hrice@teksystems.com
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
On-SiteManagement
Microsoft Excel
Project Management
Information Technology Operations
Python (Programming Language)
Scripting
Microsoft Outlook
Prioritization
IT Service Management
Windows PowerShell
Bash (Scripting Language)
OSI Models
CompTIA A+
Team Leadership
Project Management Professional Certification
Thought Leadership
Problem Management
Technical Leadership
Computer Hardware
Hardware Troubleshooting
Information Technology Infrastructure Library
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Microsoft Certified Professional
Category 6 Cabling
Category 5 Cabling
Fiber Optics
Network Service
Fiber Optic Cable
Network Interface Controllers
CompTIA Server+
PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments 2)
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician
