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# Data Center Deployment Technician

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Oklahoma City, OK, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Networking Hardware, Network Diagrams, Cisco Nexus Switches, Node.Js, Dell PowerEdge, AI Infrastructure, High Performance Computing, Hardware Testing, Network Server
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/245d266b-7342-485e-b240-45cc8ce26535

## About the Role

* Experience performing rack and stack deployments in data center environments
 * Hands-on experience installing and cabling servers, switches, and network hardware
 * Familiarity with Cisco Nexus switching platforms
 * Experience supporting Dell PowerEdge server installations
 * Understanding of copper and fiber cabling standards
 * Ability to identify and report hardware failures and installation issues
 * Experience providing remote hands/smart hands support for engineering teams, * Data center migration, buildout, or infrastructure deployment experience
 * Experience with AI, GPU, or high-performance computing environments
 * Knowledge of out-of-band management networks
 * Ability to read rack elevations, network diagrams, and deployment documentation

Ideal candidates will have strong data center deployment experience, be comfortable working independently in a rack environment, and have experience supporting network and server infrastructure implementations for enterprise clients.

## Description

Kforce's client in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking a hands-on Data Center Deployment Technician to support the installation and initial deployment of a new AI infrastructure environment. This individual will be responsible for racking, stacking, cabling, powering on equipment, validating hardware functionality, and providing onsite smart hands support during implementation., * Rack and stack server, networking, and infrastructure equipment into 1-2 data center racks

 * Install and cable Dell PowerEdge servers, Cisco Nexus switches, and supporting infrastructure
 * Power on and perform initial hardware validation, including identifying dead-on-arrival (DOA) equipment
 * Verify physical connectivity, port assignments, and cable management standards
 * Assist with hardware inventory, labeling, and documentation
 * Work with remote engineering teams to provide onsite "smart hands" support
 * Troubleshoot basic hardware, cabling, and connectivity issues
 * Follow data center best practices for power, cabling, safety, and equipment handling
 * Provide status updates and document completed work

Environment:

 * Servers
 * Dell PowerEdge R760xa GPU Nodes (2)
 * Dell PowerEdge R760 Management Node (1)

Networking:

 * Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 Top-of-Rack Switches (2)
 * Cisco Nexus 92348GC-X Out-of-Band Management Switch (1)

Logistics:

 * Onsite, hands-on deployment role
 * Potential short-term project engagement
 * Duration and scheduling currently being finalized with the client


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