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# Data Center Technician

- **Company:** Essintial Enterprise Solutions
- **Location:** Lisle, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Linux, Hypervisor, Windows Servers, Remote Direct Memory Access, Coax, Comptia Server+
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9178037193ad4305

## About the Role

Candidates must possess the following capabilities:

 * Ability to work with various rail types, mounting hardware and support fixtures.
 * Must be able to identify rack locations and rack units for device placement.
 * Understand the importance of hot and cold isles with usage of blanking panels.
 * Maintain strong adhering to specific data center protocol.
 * Critical thinking skills for evaluation of device placement and hardware operation.
 * Ability conduct hardware green light check and configure out of band management.
 * Basic hardware troubleshooting capabilities to identify power or components preventing POST.
 * Must be familiar with low volage cabling, coaxial and twinaxial cable, speed rating, and connector types.
 * Ability to run and properly dress inter, intra rack and cable tray cabling with usage of cable management apparatus.
 * Basic operating system knowledge of Windows Server, Linux and hypervisor environments is a plus., * Work experience must include 3 - 5 years of experience supporting installation of infrastructure withing a data center environment or similar.
 * Ability to lift a minimum of 55lbs.
 * Basic DC tool kit containing the following items:
 * Flathead and Phillips screwdrivers - multiple sizes
 * Utility knife
 * Standard Scissors or Electrician's Scissors
 * Long nose pliers
 * ASNI Rated cut proof gloves
 * CompTIA Server+ and Network+ certification or equivalent preferred.

## Description

The incumbent is to provide professional installation services within a data center environment. This requires a strong understanding of rack elevations, cable cut sheets and accessories required for hardware assembly. Device technologies will include unified storage, GPU Direct RDMA, standard and high-speed switching, along with high-performance compute platforms. Collaborate with assigned teams on installation services and problem solving. Provide clear and professional communication with on-site supervisors and escalate issues through proper communication channels.


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