Data Center Technician

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Description

The incumbent is to provide professional installation services within a data center environment. This requires a strong understanding of rack elevations, cable cut sheets and accessories required for hardware assembly. Device technologies will include unified storage, GPU Direct RDMA, standard and high-speed switching, along with high-performance compute platforms. Collaborate with assigned teams on installation services and problem solving. Provide clear and professional communication with on‑site supervisors and elevate issues through proper communication channels.

• Ability to work with various rail types, mounting hardware and support fixtures.
• Must be able to identify rack locations and rack units for device placement.
• Understand the importance of hot and cold isles with usage of blanking panels.
• Maintain strong adherence to specific data center protocol.
• Critical thinking skills for evaluation of device placement and hardware operation.
• Ability to conduct hardware green‑light check and configure out‑of‑band management.
• Basic hardware troubleshooting capabilities to identify power or components preventing POST.
• Must be familiar with low‑voltage cabling, coaxial and twinaxial cable, speed rating, and connector types.
• Ability to run and properly dress inter, intra rack and cable tray cabling with usage of cable management apparatus.
• Basic operating system knowledge of Windows Server, Linux and hypervisor environments is a plus.

• Work experience must include 3–5 years of experience supporting installation of infrastructure within a data center environment or similar.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 55 lbs.
• Basic DC tool kit containing the following items: flathead and Phillips screwdrivers – multiple sizes, utility knife, standard scissors or electrician's scissors, long‑nose pliers, ANSI‑rated cut‑proof gloves.
• CompTIA Server+ and Network+ certification or equivalent preferred.