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# Data Center Technician

- **Company:** GTS, Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Command-Line Interface, Data Centers, Network Interface Controllers, Issue Tracking Systems, Load Balancing
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=28d525dffc614217

## About the Role

* 5 + years of Data Center Experience, financial services or telecommunications preferred
 * Degree in relevant computer-related field (EE, CE, CS, Telecommunications etc.)
 * Deploy and manage cabling (copper, twinax, aoc, and fiber) ensuring clean and organized layouts
 * Manage rack-level power distribution and ensure best practices for load balancing and redundancy
 * Experience in dealing with problems at the intersection of hardware and software
 * Have foundational networking knowledge and basic commands
 * Demonstrate working knowledge of Linux systems and basic command line operations
 * Use cable testing tools and equipment to validate and troubleshoot connectivity
 * Coordinate shipping, receiving, and inventory management
 * Engage and manage smart hands support as required
 * Communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders
 * Utilize ticket system for tracking, task management, and workflow coordination
 * Strong attention to detail
 * Safely lift and move equipment up to 50lbs
 * Valid driver's license and car, willingness to travel within the tri-state area
 * We're proud to employ leading talent in the industry and work to ensure our employees enjoy a high quality of life.

## Description

* Serve as primary point of contact for technical issues related to the Data Center
 * Work quickly and efficiently under pressure and in situations of server/hardware failure
 * Respond to service tickets and requests for assistance in the Data Center in a timely manner
 * Work closely with the customer and IT team to troubleshoot technical issues and determine the most efficient path to solving the problem
 * Maintain a well-organized, orderly, clean data center and all associated work areas
 * Deal with all hardware associated with the Data Center, including: Rack and stack servers, manage cabling activities, replace network cards, swap hardware
 * Follow and update standard operating procedures to ensure efficient problem solving, In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $115,000 to $150,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.


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