Data Center Technician

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.

Salary: $65–$70 per hour

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting