Senior Data Center Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily work for a team of five Data Center Technicians
• Serve as primary escalation point for installation, deployment, and decommissioning issues
• Move servers and switches to designated installation locations
• Inspect hardware for physical damage prior to installation
• Perform smoke testing to validate server functionality
• Install servers, switches, and associated cabling per provided wire maps
• Ensure cabling is neatly bundled and compliant with site data center standards
• Validate cabling and link status with network administrators
• Install additional hardware components including NICs, drives, and memory
• Assist with unboxing, staging, and preparation of servers
• Conduct audits of servers and consumable inventory
• Track and document installed asset locations
• Document failed components requiring RMA by client representatives

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as primary on-site point of contact for customer representatives
• Attend weekly project status meetings
• Provide progress reports to appropriate stakeholders as required
• Communicate project status, risks, and blockers for the on-site team
• Coordinate with site logistics to track inventory received under project scope
• Maintain accurate documentation of assets and failed parts

Technical Skills

• Data Center Operations
• Rack and Stack
• Server and Switch Installation
• Structured Cabling (Copper & Fiber)
• Troubleshooting and Escalation Support
• Data Center Maintenance
• Hardware Diagnostics and Repair
• Cat6 Cabling
• Fiber Optic Cabling

Additional Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data center deployment teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder-facing skills
• Advanced hands-on experience with server installs, decommissions, and refresh projects
• Highly organized with strong reporting and documentation practices
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, production data center environments

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Sparks, NV.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sparks,NV.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.