Jr. Data Center Operations & Systems Technician

Who is Blueprint?

We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems, our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, powered by the knowledge, skills, and the expertise of our teams, who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple industries. We’re bold, smart, agile, and fun.

What does Blueprint do?

Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy, business solutions, products, and services to transform and grow companies.

Why Blueprint?

At Blueprint, we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to life. Whether you join our bustling product division, our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources, your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our teams. You’ll focus on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the world’s best technology. We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. At Blueprint, you’ll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams, such as data science and product development, all while learning, growing, and developing new solutions. We guarantee you won’t find a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint.

We are looking for a Jr. Data Center Operations & Systems Technician to join us as we build cutting-edge technology solutions! This is your opportunity to be part of a team that is committed to delivering best-in-class service to our customers.

In this role, you will 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, you will help maintain safe, secure, reliable, and well-documented operations. This role requires alignment with the client’s best practices and safety protocols.

Responsibilities:

• 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 and escalate issues 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 or appropriate stakeholders.
  
  
• Maintain an orderly work area and participate in process, documentation, and operational-readiness improvements.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year 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 maint