Data Center Technician at Astra

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Astra Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Center, IT OperationsIndustries

Requirements

  • Able to safely lift and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
  • High level of written and oral fluency in English
  • Must provide own transportation to work locations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to respond to any On-Call request within 1 hour, if added to on-call rotation
  • 3+ years Rack and Stack experience (or demonstrate abilities consistent with)
  • Working knowledge of one or more ticketing systems (Service Now knowledge preferred)
  • Working knowledge of computer hardware
  • Working knowledge of networking components and infrastructures
  • Knowledgeable in Data Center best practices (i.e., basic fault tolerance, cable routing, calculating power usage)
  • Expert cable management skills and experience running fiber and copper in a data center
  • Some knowledge of data center electrical, HVAC, and bandwidth infrastructures, as well as fiber/copper topologies
  • Certifications in Data Center technologies are desired
  • Proficiency working with standard desktop PC tools and applications, such as MS Office, MS Outlook, web browsers, etc. Able to learn new software
  • Physical ability to perform office-related tasks, including prolonged sitting or standing, moving within an office environment, using a computer, and communicating effectively
  • Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
  • Must be proficient enough in Operations Support Technician and Technician-I functions to train new staff
  • Fully QC qualified and demonstrate proficiencies for on-call within 6 months of hire or promotion

Responsibilities

  • Installs, moves, and decommissions hardware, including cabinets, shelves, power strips, rails, fiber/copper/other cables and cable management, servers, storage, and other devices in the Data Center
  • Confirm and label devices, racks, and cables
  • Work in a standard ticketing system, providing clear, timely, and appropriate customer communications
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Program Policies, Safety Policies, and Security Policies, while meeting requirements for quality and quantity of work
  • Physically assist in moving and racking equipment
  • Update asset management data as required using scanners
  • Install/De-Install/Maintain servers, switches, routers, storage and other hardware
  • Cable systems (power/copper/fiber/other) correctly based on ticket requirements and SOP standards
  • Communicate effectively in tickets and emails to customers, management, and peers
  • Work effectively with other staff and customers
  • Multitask and adapt to changing priorities, conditions, and circumstances
  • Be punctual, reliable, organized, with good interpersonal and time management skills
  • Deliver a good quantity and quality of work
  • Operate material handling equipment—server lifts, pallet jacks, and forklifts (if certified)
  • At times, serve as a project/task delegate to Technician-III and/or Lead Technician staff, demonstrating professional communication and leadership characteristics

Skills

hardware installation
racking equipment
cable management
servers
switches
asset management
ticket management
on-call support
physical lifting
English communication

Astra

Provides launch services for small satellites

About Astra

Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events

Risks

Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.

Differentiation

Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.

Upsides

Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.

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