Lead Data Center Operations & Systems Technician

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.

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.

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 Lead 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 lead technical role, you will lead complex data center operations, infrastructure deployments, maintenance activities, and incident response across server, network, storage, cabling, and supporting systems. You will provide technical direction, coordinate resources and readiness, resolve escalated issues, and drive documentation, reporting, training, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on lead role and requires alignment with the client’s best practices and safety protocols.

• →5+ years of progressively responsible hands-on experience in data center operations, infrastructure engineering, systems administration, network support, or a comparable mission-critical technical environment.
  
  
• →Advanced practical knowledge of enterprise server, network, storage, cabling, power-distribution, imaging, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning activities.
  
  
• →Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, switching, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, firewalls, wireless networking, domain access, device communication, and systematic troubleshooting.
  
  
• →Demonstrated experience leading complex deployments, maintenance windows, incident response, technical work planning, resource coordination, and validation activities.
  
  
• →Ability to diagnose escalated and cross-domain issues, perform root-cause analysis, assess operational risk, and drive issues through resolution.
  
  
• →Experience developing or governing technical procedures, network diagrams, implementation documentation, inventory controls, reporting, and knowledge-management practices.
  
  
• →Demonstrated ability to mentor technicians, review technical work, influence stakeholders, and lead through ambiguity without requiring formal managerial authority.
  
  
• →Ability to work onsite, perform hands-on equipment tasks, and meet the physical and scheduling requirements of the assigned data center environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, networking, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
  
  
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP, CompTIA Server+ or Security+, Microsoft, ITIL, or equivalent advanced certification.
  
  
• Experience leading operations in a large-scale, high-availability, safety-sensitive, or compliance-controlled data center environment.
  
  
• Experience with capacity planning, operational metrics, audit readiness, change management, problem management, or formal continuous-improvement methods.

At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market.

For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated compensation range is from $36.06 to $44.71 USD/hour, with a midpoint of $40.38 USD/hour. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final salary and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and could fall outside the stated range.

Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to: recruiting@bpcs.com

Blueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k program
• Competitive PTO offerings
• Parental Leave
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Location: Onsite – Redmond & Totem Lake