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# Data Center Technician

- **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd.
- **Location:** Hillsboro, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Network Interface Controllers, Hard Disk Drives, Network Connections, Network Administration, Smoke Testing, Network Switches, High Performance Computing, Hardware Testing, Hardware Infrastructure, Server Operating Systems & Platforms
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8f73d332-1019-4d72-98df-a05e8aefc091

## About the Role

* Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a data center, server, hardware, or
infrastructure environment.

 * Experience with rack-and-stack activities.
 * Hands-on server and switch installation experience.
 * Experience with network and server cabling.
 * Ability to read and follow wire maps and cabling diagrams.
 * Basic understanding of server hardware components.
 * Experience installing or replacing RAM, NICs, drives, or similar components.
 * Ability to perform basic hardware validation and troubleshooting.
 * Strong attention to detail and cable-management standards.
 * Ability to work 100% onsite in Hillsboro, Oregon.
 * Previous experience working in large-scale enterprise data centers.
 * Experience supporting GPU, high-performance computing, or large server environments.
 * Experience with structured cabling and cable-management standards.
 * Familiarity with server inventory and asset auditing.
 * Experience working with network

## Description

* Move servers and network switches to designated installation locations.
 * Inspect servers and switches for physical damage before installation.
 * Perform basic smoke testing and power-on validation to confirm servers are functioning
properly.

 * Rack and install servers and switches according to provided requirements.
 * Cable servers and switches according to supplied wire maps and diagrams.
 * Ensure all cables are properly routed, bundled, labeled, and organized according to
NVIDIA standards.

 * Coordinate with network administrators to verify proper cabling and confirm all network
connections are active.

 * Install and replace server hardware components including:
 * NICs
 * Hard drives / storage drives
 * Memory / RAM
 * Other required server components

 * Assist with unboxing, staging, and preparing servers for deployment.
 * Perform audits of servers, hardware inventory, and consumable equipment.
 * Maintain accurate documentation related to installations and hardware activities.
 * Follow all data center safety, security, and operational procedures.


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