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# Data Center Technician

- **Company:** Volt Information Sciences Inc
- **Location:** Garland, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $60,320.0 - $61,360.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Linux, Microprocessors, Ethernet, Ethernet Physical Layer, Hard Disk Drives, Firmware, Networking Hardware, Unix Commands, Network Switches, Network Routers, Computer Equipment, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73949900-data-center-technician

## About the Role

* 1 year+ experience working with Ethernet or fiber cables
 * 1 year+ experience working with structured cabling, terminating, or dressing Ethernet cables
 * 1 year+ experience troubleshooting computer hardware like HDDs, DIMMs, CPUs and physical network connections
 * 1 year+ experience working with rack mounted network switches/routers and servers
 * Basic-level experience working with Linux or Unix command line
 * Ability to perform repetitive tasks, stand throughout an 8-hour shift, and lift/move up to 50 lbs. of equipment as needed

Experience with the following is a plus:

 * Previous work in a Data Center environment with 1000+ servers
 * Knowledge of Cat6 and/or fiber networking standards
 * Multi-meter and oscilloscope
 * Networking or computer certifications
 * Hardware installation

## Description

* Run, connect and dress Ethernet cable bundles for newly deployed systems
 * Replace failed fans, motherboards, CPUs, hard drives, DIMMs, cache batteries and related server hardware
 * Upgrade system firmware and software as needed
 * Work closely with application teams for daily support issues, break/fix issues and scheduled maintenance
 * Configuration of OS and Network in Unix/Linux environment
 * Troubleshoot Cat6 Ethernet and Fiber Optic connections
 * Utilize hand tools to assemble cabinets and install related hardware


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