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Data Center Technician- Linux
@ Astra North Infoteck Inc.
Markham, Ontario
Overview
Astra North Infoteck Inc. is hiring a contract Data Center Technician for Linux, server and hardware work in Markham. The role racks, builds, cables and configures servers, deploys Cisco Layer 2 gear, and resolves hardware issues through trouble tickets, with some travel on a need basis. The posting requires 100% onsite work, 5 to 8 years of experience, and the ability to lift about 50 lbs.
Responsibilities:
- Rack, build, cable and provision servers
- Rack and deploy Cisco Layer 2 networking equipment
- Test and QA server hardware
- Resolve hardware issues via trouble tickets
- Travel on a need basis
Requirements summary:
- 5 to 8 years of experience
- Linux administration and commands experience
- OS installation on Windows Server, Linux and Unix
- Data center lab experience
- Strong cabling and port mapping knowledge
- Right to work in Canada without sponsorship
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Astra North Infoteck Inc.
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Lab Admin / Data Center Admin – Linux, Server & Hardware
Location: Markham
Work Type: 100% Onsite; Ready to work on rotation
Educational Requirements/Qualifications:
• High school pass out – Minimum
Technical Experience:
• Should know basic computer hardware asset knowledge
Years of Experience:
• 5 to 8 years
Detailed Job Description:
• Rack, build, cable, configure, and provision servers.
• Rack, cable, and deploy Cisco Layer 2 networking equipment.
• Troubleshoot, test, and perform quality assurance of server hardware.
• Professionally resolve hardware issues via trouble tickets.
• Comfortable lifting weights (~50 lbs).
• Can stand for long hours on ladders.
• Ready to travel on a need basis.
Experience:
• Operating System installation – Windows Server, Linux, Unix.
• Experience in Linux Administration and Linux commands.
• Experience working in data center labs.
• Cabling knowledge beyond dressing or running cabling, such as confidently comprehending port mapping and knowing the differences and purposes behind each cable type.
• Understanding of basic hardware troubleshooting and applying logical methods of resolution.
• Rack, cable, and deploy Cisco Layer 2 networking equipment is a plus.
• Experience with RAID levels is a plus.
• Web Server and Database installation experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work in this country without sponsorship.
• Must be willing to learn quickly, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.
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