Data Center Operations & Inventory Technician
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Job description
Are you detail-oriented, hands-on, and energized by fast-paced environments? This role puts you at the center of data center operations, where accuracy, accountability, and problem-solving directly impact uptime and security. We're looking for a motivated professional to support inventory control, logistics, and operational execution inside a high-volume data center environment. If you enjoy owning your work, following precise processes, and keeping complex systems running smoothly-this role is for you.
What You'll Do
You'll play a key role in daily data center operations, handling physical assets and ensuring everything is tracked, staged, and processed correctly:
- Execute assigned operational tasks independently during high-volume or escalation-driven situations
- Identify issues early, use sound judgment, and escalate when necessary
- Coordinate, prepare, and execute incoming and outgoing deliveries, including purchase order (PO) receiving and rack movement activities
- Maintain precise physical inventory tracking, staging, and documentation
- Perform inventory cycle counts, audits, and data corrections
- Support regulatory compliance and certification control audits within the data center
- Manage material movement, shipping, receiving, and inventory handling according to standard processes
- Securely destroy data-bearing devices (DBDs) by following approved procedures and runbooks
- Ensure operational accuracy, security, and cleanliness across staging and storage areas
Operational & Technical Responsibilities
- Monitor systems for equipment failures or performance issues
- Respond to system or program error messages by identifying causes and resolving issues or terminating processes when required
- Support programmers and systems analysts during testing and debugging of new programs
- Use Microsoft Excel and other software tools to load, manipulate, and report on operational data
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following environments:
- Warehouse or supply chain operations
- Inventory management
- Retail operations
- Data center or IT support environments
- Previous experience working inside a data center environment
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Why This Role Matters
This position is ideal for professionals who want:
- Hands-on exposure to data center operations and infrastructure
- Experience working with secure assets and compliance-driven processes
- A role where accuracy and ownership truly matter
- Growth opportunities in IT operations, logistics, and infrastructure support
Benefits & conditions
This is a Contract position based out of Ashburn, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00/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)
