Senior Data Center Technician (Northern VA)

Senior Data Center Technician 

Ashburn, VA

Onsite in Multiple Data Centers

This position is located near Ashburn, VA and will support 4 data centers in that area.

The Senior Data Center Technician will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of data center infrastructure, including servers, networking equipment, and storage systems.

At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus.  Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!

In this role you will:  

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of data center hardware, including servers, storage devices, and networking equipment

• Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues, coordinating with vendors for repairs or replacements as needed

• Deploy, install, configure, and maintain server and network hardware

• Monitor server performance and take proactive measures to optimize performance and prevent downtime

• Implement and enforce security protocols to safeguard data center assets and prevent unauthorized access

• Maintain and document detailed records of equipment inventory, maintenance activities, and system configurations

• Follow disaster recovery plans to minimize data center downtime

We’re looking for someone with:

•  Technical certifications or a related degree

•  Proficiency in data center hardware, networking, and server technologies

•  Strong understanding of cabling standards, patch panel design, and connections

•  Strong familiarity with Linux operating systems and server virtualization technologies

•  Competence in data center management tools and software

•  Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

•  Ability to interact with various Engineering teams

•  Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 operational environment

•  Ability to lift 50 lbs

•  Ability to climb and work on a ladder or lift

•  Ability to travel within the US and Internationally when needed

Total Rewards Include

Comprehensive Perks and Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage for You and Your Family from Day One

• Generous Time Off  

• Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days

• Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave 

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Cell Phone Subsidy

• Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement

Company Culture: 

We believe collaboration is essential to success. Magnite’s hybrid schedule includes two days worked remotely (Monday and Friday) and three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Our offices provide catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training and development, and office events to support your work week.  We also understand you have appointments, families, hobbies, and other commitments. Magnite strives to maintain a healthy work/life integration for all employees so you can bring your best every day - both at work and at home.

• Community Service and Volunteer Events

• Company-Matched Charitable Contributions

• Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support

Magnite Invests in You: 

• Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework

• Culture and Inclusion Programs

• Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program

About Us

The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile-high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

In Virginia, the base salary range for this position is: $95,000 - $105,000 in addition to an annual variable bonus based on performance and company equity (NASDAQ: MGNI).

Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our DEI Commitment: To establish Magnite as a thought leader by diversifying voices within Magnite, cultivating a culture in which employees feel safe as their authentic selves, and by investing in strategies to support Magnite’s local communities.

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