Job#: 2071695
Job Description:
Lab Support Engineer
12+ Month Contract (Potential to extend)
Pay: $25/Hr. (Paid weekly)
Site: Franklin, Massachusetts, United States -- 5 Days/Week On-site
*** If interested and meet the necessary requirements, please e-mail your most up to date resume in a WORD document to [email protected] ***
Description:
?• ONSITE POSITION 5 days a week.*
•Minimum 2 years’ experience
•Enjoy working in a datacenter environment, both as an individual and team contributor
•Experience working with Dell PowerEdge Servers and Computers
•Ability to trouble shoot, take ownership of work and continually strive for excellence .
•Strong written and verbal communication - we are constantly communicating with our engineering partners, documenting our efforts in our ticketing system, through email, and in person.
RESPONSIBILITIES Installs and configures computing infrastructure and deploys new servers, equipment and software as required. Responsible for assisting in the design and layout of the computing infrastructure. Responsible for deployment of new servers and storage arrays. Assist with monitoring and troubleshooting the technical environment for problems. Identify system performance issues and help develop tools for better system management. Ensure that all services are consistently available to all end users. Provide technical assistance and consulting to the users if necessary. Maintain accurate hardware inventory records. Create and maintain storage allocation.
What you’ll achieve
As a Lab Support Engineer 1, you will be responsible for deploying and maintaining the infrastructure in a datacenter lab environment. This includes deploying new equipment, troubleshooting basic problems, helping our engineering partners configure their servers and many other tasks. You will be working with the latest servers and switches and learning the newest technologies. You will work alongside other members of our team to provide excellent service to the engineers who are using the hardware in our datacenter so they can accomplish their goals as quickly as possible.
You will:
• Provide general client/server and networking support for the configuration and maintenance of the engineering solutions for the lab computing environment
• Be responsible for ensuring proper deployment of servers, networking switches, storage arrays and software; troubleshoot issues that arise
• Assist in the maintenance and automation of the datacenter environment as needed and ensure that any issues are identified and resolved
• Maintain a working knowledge of all documented procedures
• Replace system hardware by following documented processes
Essential Requirements
• Minimum 2 years’ experience***
• Enjoy working in a datacenter environment, both as an individual and team contributor
• Experience working with Dell PowerEdge Servers and Computers
• Ability to trouble shoot, take ownership of work and continually strive for excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communication - we are constantly communicating with our engineering partners, documenting our efforts in our ticketing system, through email, and in person.
Desirable Requirements
• Basic networking skills, including switch configuration and troubleshooting
• Experience with VMWare environments
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
