Data Center Technician

Overview

On Site

Full Time

Part Time

Accepts corp to corp applications

Contract - Independent

Contract - W2

Job Details

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Data Center Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of data center infrastructure and hardware. The role involves hands-on work with cabling, servers, and facility systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in cabling, server hardware, and vendor coordination, with the ability to provide Tier I IT support in a high-availability environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform racking and stacking of servers and other hardware within the data center.
Maintain accurate inventory records of all deployed equipment in Aperture or other DCIM tools.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot cabling infrastructure (fiber and copper).
Manage and update cable running lists and equipment deployment records.
Label all deployed equipment and cabling as per DCM standards.
Monitor and maintain inventory of copper, fiber, and power cords.
Perform hardware repairs/replacements (hard drives, fan trays, DIMMs, processors, etc.).
Work with OEM vendors (HP, Dell, Cisco, SuperMicro, and custom-built servers) for maintenance and troubleshooting.
Supervise and support the maintenance of facilities, HVAC, and power systems.
Monitor and optimize data center power utilization and cooling requirements.
Ensure security compliance within the data center and raised floor environment.
Contribute to improving Methods and Procedures (MOPs) for deployment and implementation.
Provide Tier I IT support to internal teams.
Travel as required for site support.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Hands-on experience in cabling installation (fiber and Cat5/Cat6) and decommissioning.
Strong knowledge of server hardware troubleshooting and replacement.
Experience with enterprise-class servers (HP, Dell, Cisco, SuperMicro, custom-built).
Familiarity with data center infrastructure management tools (e.g., Aperture).
Ability to manage inventory, cabling documentation, and labeling standards.
Basic knowledge of power and HVAC requirements in data centers.
Strong vendor coordination and communication skills.
Prior experience in providing Tier I IT support.
Ability to work independently with some supervision.

Good to Have:

Certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Network+, or Data Center-specific certifications.
Experience with structured cabling standards and best practices.
Exposure to DCIM tools beyond Aperture.

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