Data Center Technician (Wenatchee, WA)

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation.

We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

CrowdStrike is seeking a skilled Data Center Technician to join our team. This hands-on role focuses on installing and configuring data center hardware while maintaining operational efficiency. The candidate must be experienced in data center best practices, Linux, computer hardware components and networking.

We are currently open to candidates that are within a reasonable commuting distance to Wenatchee, WA, as this is an on-site role.

What You'll Do:
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Perform hardware installation, configuration, and testing of data center equipment

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Perform server and network upgrades within a production data center.

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Run fiber optic and copper cabling to support growing infrastructure.

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Maintain proper cable documentation and cable management standards

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Conduct Server configuration & Layer 2 Network configuration.

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Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues

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Follow data center best practices and security protocols

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Assist with inventory management and asset tracking

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Participate in Data Center and expansion builds outs

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Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

What You’ll Need:
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4+ years experience supporting Production Data Centers.

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Comfortable using a command line interface

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Hands-on experience installing fiber optic cabling

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Basic understanding of power cabling and PDUs ("Power Distribution Units")

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Familiarity with Linux and other network operating systems.

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Familiar with server, storage, network technologies.

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Ability to lift up to 50 lb.

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Ability to express good judgment to take action & move forward.

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Ability to work collaboratively with both local and remote teams.

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Must be able to work on-site in Wenatchee, WA

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May require occasional off-hours work for maintenance windows

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Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Bonus Points:
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Experience supporting a large scale Production Data Center.

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Knowledge with routing systems such as Cisco, Linux, Arista.

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Industry certifications a plus (e.g. CCNA, CompTIA+, Linux, etc.).

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Familiarity with a scripting language such as Bash, Python, GoLang.

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Comfortable using a command line interface

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
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Market leader in compensation and equity awards

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Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs

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Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge

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Paid parental and adoption leaves

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