Data Center​/Network Technician​/Lab Data center

Immediate need for a talented Data Center / Network Technician /Lab Data center. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Santa Clara, CA(Onsite).

Job
-28122

Pay Range: $28 - $37/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

• 100% onsite; physically present in network rooms and labs daily
• Oversee day-to-day operations within offices, NERs (Network Equipment Rooms), and labs, ensuring all hardware and systems are functioning properly.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics for hardware and network-related issues, including physical Layer 1 connectivity.
• Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, storage devices, and network equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and regular inspections of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Regularly audit IT environments to identify changes, clean up rooms and cabling, and ensure asset accuracy.
• Assist with planning, implementation, and management of system monitoring tools; respond to alerts, escalations, and incidents in a timely manner.
• Coordinate regional Power Shutdown Events with Infra functions and users.
• Facilitate regional meetings independently and lead the team to resolve problems and incidents.
• Construction & Low-Voltage Deployment
• Partner with facilities and stakeholders to understand project design and requirements.
• Oversee low-voltage contractors to deploy infrastructure based on design specifications.
• Contribute to ROM/BOM and procure materials for new builds.
• Produce construction documents and specifications for low-voltage cabling contractors.
• Define locations for equipment within network rooms (security/BAS panels, rack positions for network gear, service wall fields).
• Regularly walk construction projects and provide site reports with Client feedback on work in progress.
• Record close-out documentation at project completion and hand over to users.
• Track capacity of available ports, fiber plant, and PDU outlets within network rooms.
• Assist with racking and cabling equipment; configure and connect smart PDU/UPS; monitor power usage at rack and building level.
• Document network rooms and components within asset management systems (Netbox/Nautobot) via mass import or UI.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to hardware configurations, troubleshooting procedures, tribal knowledge, and data center processes.
• Manage vendors and provide working instructions and Statements of Work (SOW).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support various business initiatives and projects.
• Please submit resume with low-voltage cabling installation, IT Infra, Layer 1 Network Troubleshooting
• Willingness to travel as needed (approximately once every few months).
• Network Equipment Rooms

• 7+ Years exp ( 10 years is preferred )
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, telecommunications consulting, construction project management, or low-voltage cabling installation.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure, including network, compute, storage, power, and cooling systems.
• Experience with server hardware troubleshooting and maintenance (e.g., Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Super Micro).
• Knowledge of network protocols and concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Layer 1 Network Troubleshooting:
  Proven ability to diagnose and resolve physical-layer network issues, including cable faults, connector integrity, fiber optic testing (OTDR/optical light meters), patch panel verification, port negotiation failures,…