Data Center Technician
Digital Masters Inc
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Job Details
Skills
- Hardware Installation
- Structured Cabling
- VLAN
- Switches
- Servers
- Routing
- Optical Fiber
Summary
Position: Entry-level Data Center Technician
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Salary: $55K per annum.
Job Description:
Entry-level Data Center Technician responsible for hardware installation, cabling, and basic network support within a data center environment. This role supports physical infrastructure operations, including rack/stack activities, structured cabling (copper and fiber), and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, rack, and stack servers, network devices, and related hardware in data center cabinets.
- Perform structured cabling tasks, including installation, routing, labeling, and troubleshooting of copper (Cat5e/Cat6) and fiber optic cabling.
- Support basic network device provisioning and connectivity, including entry-level
- Cisco switch configuration and troubleshooting.
- Maintain accurate documentation using tools such as Microsoft Visio for rack elevations, cabling diagrams, and floor layouts.
- Assist with power distribution (PDUs), cable management, and ensuring adherence to data center standards and best practices.
- Perform hardware replacements (break/fix) and assist with troubleshooting physical layer issues.
- Follow operational procedures, safety guidelines, and change management processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of data center operations and hardware installation.
- Familiarity with copper and fiber cabling standards and best practices.
- Working knowledge of Cisco networking fundamentals (CLI basics, VLANs, connectivity checks).
- Experience with Visio or similar diagramming/documentation tools.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow procedures.
- Ability to lift and move equipment (up to typical DC standards, e.g., 40–50 lbs).
Preferred (Optional):
- CompTIA Network+ or similar certification.
- Exposure to DCIM tools or ticketing systems.
- Basic understanding of structured cabling standards (TIA/EIA)
- Dice Id: 91176202
- Position Id: 9134796
- Posted 1 day ago
Company Info
About Digital Masters Inc
The Digital Masters team based in the US is a leading Engineering, Technology company that specializes in services that help our clients achieve their development, improvement and growth objectives.
We have India-centric operations (Bangalore) with global delivery capabilities. We offer flexible engagement models, often tailored to client needs and have primarily grown through referrals. The Digital Master team based in the US and overseas works to continuously build an active resource pipeline of technical and business professionals. Our approach gives our clients broader access to the most skilled consultants available.
Today, we build some of the most innovative and highly impactful digital solutions & platforms apart from building highly collaborative apps. We help companies build solutions for both internal and external technology needs, as well as help product companies build software products. We build highly sophisticated, very intricate, yet simple to use platforms. Our hallmark is to break down a diverse, deep and complex subject matter into something simple, with expertise in multi-player marketplaces/platforms/apps which are complex and evolving constantly.
