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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Metro Technician - **Company:** Salute Inc. - **Location:** Hillsboro, OR, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $66,560.0 - $74,880.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JIRA, Ubuntu (Operating System), Spreadsheets, CentOS, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Desktop Computing, Firmware, Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Network Installation Services, Routing, Network Service, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Enterprise Data Management, Network Routers, Juniper, Information Technology, Cloudflare, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=895d0ea94cb13cc4 ## About the Role * 3-5 years of hands-on data center, remote hands, or mission-critical infrastructure experience. * Working knowledge of Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, or similar). * Experience supporting Cisco network equipment. Experience with Juniper, Arista, Infinera, and Ciena hardware and operating systems is strongly preferred. * Experience installing, racking, stacking, deploying, and troubleshooting servers, routers, switches, and other network hardware. * Experience performing server deployments, hardware break-fix, and basic server diagnostics. * Experience with structured fiber and copper cabling, including installation, routing, testing, and cable management best practices. * Ability to implement deployments from infrastructure spreadsheets while ensuring all rack, stack, and cabling activities match documented designs. * Ability to read, interpret, and execute deployments using A-Z port maps, including patch panels, network devices, and port assignments. * Experience performing cross-connect installations and coordinating vendor and carrier activities within a data center environment. * Experience performing basic network configuration, software/firmware upgrades, and troubleshooting on enterprise routers and switches. * Experience using ticketing systems such as JIRA and DCIM tools such as NetBox (or similar). * Strong understanding of data center operations, inventory management, and cable management best practices. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. * Ability to lift up to 55 lbs (25 kg). * Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to nearby metro-area sites as needed., * Active CCNA certification. * ITIL certification. * Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center environments. * Experience planning and executing network infrastructure deployments. * Experience with hardware, circuit, power, and capacity audits. * Strong documentation, organizational, and project coordination skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Experience working with cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers in production environments. Work Expectations * Availability during standard business hours and flexibility for after-hours maintenance windows. * Ability to respond onsite within designated response times when required. * Adherence to all data center safety, security, and operational procedures. * Maintain professionalism while supporting mission-critical infrastructure operations. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for data center services and a knack for building strong client relationships, we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the data center industry and apply today! ## Description The Metropolitan Technician (Metro Tech) supports and maintains critical data center operations for Cloudflare facilities located in Hillsboro OR This role is responsible for supporting IT systems, network services, infrastructure deployments, troubleshooting activities, inventory management, and operational support within mission-critical data center environments., * Support data center operations and IT systems, network services, business critical processes and procedures to support the delivery of customer products and services; * Provide technical, operational and administrative support, including as it relates to colocation, connectivity, server hardware and network products and services; * Support internal networks, IT infrastructure, computers, electronics, and telephone systems; * Implement deployment plans from infrastructure spreadsheets, ensuring all physical rack, stack, and cabling steps precisely match the documented design; * Read, interpret, and execute deployments based on A-Z port maps, accurately identifying source (A) and destination (Z) locations, including patch panels, network devices, and specific port assignments; * Perform precise fiber and copper cable routing based on port maps, ensuring correct media types (e.g., Single-mode/Multi-mode fiber, Cat6), connector types (LC, SC, RJ-45), and proper bend-radius management within the rack; * Coordinate the ordering and physical installation and turn up of cross-connects with partners; * Perform basic network configuration and verification activities on network devices like routers and switches; * Perform software/firmware upgrades on network equipment; * Maintain hardware and circuit inventory record accuracy in DCIM tools during deployment activities; * Plan and execute network deployments; * Install and deploy IT and network hardware; * Make and run patch cables as well as verify testing cable paths; * Oversee access to, and work within, the Cloudflare facilities, including work related to structured cable * installation, circuit delivery, and equipment installations; * Support maintenance of infrastructure, network equipment, and network services, including but not limited to break-fix work; * Perform Data Center hardware and inventory and circuit audits; * Process incoming shipment, label packages, and maintaining designated storage; * Maintain/Uphold the cleanliness within the cage/rack; * Help manage tickets from end to end; * Travel to nearby cities; and * Assist with capacity and power audits. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)