Data Center Metro Technician

Salute is a leading provider of cutting‑edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Electrical Subject Matter Expert to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

• Time to Recharge:
  Enjoy 8 company‑paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30‑days of employment.
• Peace of Mind:
  The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
• Your financial future matters:
  Enjoy our employer‑supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
• Wellness Support:
  Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts—because your health matters.
• Extra Protection & Perks:
  Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and  protection for life’s unexpected moments.

The Metropolitan Technician (Metro Tech) supports and maintains critical data center operations for Cloudflare facilities located in Los Angeles. This role is responsible for supporting IT systems, network services, infrastructure deployments, troubleshooting activities, inventory management, and operational support within mission‑critical data center environments.

• Support data center operations and IT systems, network services, business critical processes and procedures to support the delivery of customer products and services;
• Provide technical, operational and administrative support, including as it relates to colocation, connectivity, server hardware and network products and services;
• Support internal networks, IT infrastructure, computers, electronics, and telephone systems;
• Implement deployment plans from infrastructure spreadsheets, ensuring all physical rack, stack, and cabling steps precisely match the documented design;
• Read, interpret, and execute deployments based on A-Z port maps, accurately identifying source (A) and destination (Z) locations, including patch panels, network devices, and specific port assignments;
• Perform precise fiber and copper cable routing based on port maps, ensuring correct media types (e.g., Single‑mode/Multi‑mode fiber, Cat6), connector types (LC, SC, RJ‑45), and proper bend‑radius management within the rack;
• Coordinate the ordering and physical installation and turn up of cross‑connects with partners;
• Perform basic network configuration and verification activities on network devices such as routers and switches;
• Perform software/firmware upgrades on network equipment;
• Maintain hardware and circuit inventory record accuracy in DCIM tools during deployment activities;
• Plan and execute network deployments;
• Install and deploy IT and network hardware;
• Make and run patch cables as well as verify testing cable paths;
• Oversee access to, and work within, the Cloudflare facilities, including work related to structured cable installation, circuit delivery, and equipment installations;
• Support maintenance of infrastructure, network equipment, and network services, including but not limited to break‑fix work;
• Perform Data Center hardware and inventory and circuit audits;
• Process incoming shipment, label packages, and maintaining designated storage;
• Maintain and uphold the cleanliness within the cage/rack;
• Help manage tickets from end to end;
• Travel to nearby cities;
• Assist with capacity and power audits.

• 3–5 years of hands‑on data center, remote hands, or mission‑critical infrastructure experience.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, or similar).
• Experience supporting Cisco network equipment. Experience with Juniper, Arista, Infinera, and Ciena hardware and operating…