Data Center Technician

Reston, VA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Contract W2
12 Months
Travel Required
On-site
$29 - $34/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • Cabling
  • Optical Fiber
  • Structured Cabling

Summary

We are looking a full-time Data Center Services Technician to support critical infrastructure across US data center environments, partnering with industry leaders to deliver high-capacity telecommunications solutions.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to dive deep into hyperscale infrastructure operations while working independently on standard deployment and operational tasks. You will gain hands-on experience executing rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling installations, and equipment provisioning, positioning you for strong long-term career growth, cross-functional learning, and a dynamic work environment.

 

Required Skills & Experience

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience required.

• 2+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.

• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.

• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).

• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Advanced technical certifications in data center infrastructure or networking.

• Prior experience working within hyperscale enterprise data center environments.

• Specialized training in fiber optic testing, certification, and termination standards.

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 60% Server Hardware, Racks & Storage Infrastructure (Rack-and-Stack, PDU Installations, OOB Management)

• 40% Copper & Fiber Cabling (Routing, Terminating, Dressing, Labeling, Continuity Testing)

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Hands On (Hardware installation, cabling, equipment provisioning, testing, and MACD/FRU replacements)

• 25% Documentation & Compliance (Maintaining installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation)

• 15% Team Collaboration & Escalation (Collaborating with technicians, project teams, vendors, customers, and escalating issues to site leadership)

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10358394
  • Position Id: 9113841
  • Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About NextGen Global Resources LLC

This is not your typical placement company. Conceived by a group of veterans with decades of telecom experience, NextGen was created to provide a better means of recruiting and consulting in the telecom industry. Our novel structure is focused on the core issue: placing the most talented people in the field at the best companies.

The true differentiating factor is the comprehensive analysis we perform for all of our clients. We make time to invest in our clients expertise and our candidates unique needs. More importantly, we strive to build familiarity and trust with everyone we work with.

We have helped find jobs and employees in all 50 US states, Canada, plus several other global markets.

We operate from multiple locations across the US and Canada.

Get in touch with us to begin a fruitful and prosperous relationship and career.

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Saad Jamal

Recruiter @ NextGen Global Resources LLC

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