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# Data Center Technician L2

- **Company:** Milestone Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $43,992.0 - $66,560.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unix, Command-Line Interface, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Desktop Computing, Linux, Networking Hardware, Linux System Administration, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Technical Data Management Systems, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** June 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d5ac32e6-93e9-482b-b305-fa18dd22c9a5

## About the Role

1-3 years experience with Linux system administration, network administration
Basic understanding of PC / server hardware
Proficiency in the Linux command line with common UNIX tools
Driven, self-motivated work ethic
Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to constant change
Focused, detail-oriented, able to manage and analyze technical data from multiple sources
Ability to dynamically switch between people-oriented and technically-oriented mindsets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to safely lift and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds

## Description

As a Data Center Technician 2, you will be working alongside Data Center Operations Leads in supporting installs, troubleshooting, and maintaining servers, networking equipment, and cabling. Expansion of basic knowledge and experience working with computers and related knowledge is expected.
In-depth usage of command-line tools and techniques, both Linux and client-specific
Provide first-level triage and support debugging of issues discovered on IT hardware
Professional communication in emails, tasks, and meetings
High and low-level task management, working with partner teams to support IT service health and capacity
Maintain the IT server repair queue and execute repairs on servers and related hardware
Supervise and execute custom builds and reworks of servers and racks
Validate repair documentation for IT hardware and configurations
Support on-site vendor visits by escorting and assistance with internal tools
Other tasks as required to support IT service on a local basis


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