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# PGTEK Academy - Junior Data Center Deployment Tech - Military Veterans - Travel

- **Company:** THE PODMILSAK GROUP, INC.
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Customer Data Management, Data Centers, Network Interface Controllers, Hard Disk Drives, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8975f48118ba7e92

## About the Role

We're less concerned with previous IT experience than we are with attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Ideal candidates possess:

 * Military experience (active duty, Reserve, National Guard, or veteran) strongly encouraged
 * Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with tools and hardware
 * Strong attention to detail
 * Positive attitude and team-first mentality
 * Excellent communication skills
 * Dependability and professionalism
 * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
 * Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work on your feet throughout the day
 * Comfortable traveling 60-70% of the time
 * Valid driver's license and ability to travel by air

Preferred Qualifications

Any of the following are a plus, but not required:

 * Basic computer hardware knowledge
 * Experience building PCs or working with electronics
 * Military communications, signal, intelligence, aviation, maintenance, electronics, or IT experience
 * CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification
 * Trade school, vocational training, or technical education

## Description

As an Entry-Level Data Center Deployment Technician, you'll help deploy and maintain enterprise server infrastructure by:

 * Installing and assembling server racks
 * Rack and stack server, storage, and networking equipment
 * Swapping components (switches, servers, etc.)
 * Perform cable management and labeling (connecting power whips)
 * Placing, setting and leveling racks
 * Assist with hardware installations and upgrades
 * Replace server components such as hard drives, memory, power supplies, fans, and network cards
 * Perform basic hardware troubleshooting
 * Assist with inventory management and asset tracking
 * Follow customer installation procedures and quality standards
 * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
 * Travel to customer data centers throughout the United States, * Enterprise server deployments
 * Rack & Stack best practices
 * Copper and fiber optic cabling
 * Cable management
 * Server hardware installation and replacement
 * Data center operations
 * Enterprise networking fundamentals
 * Deployment documentation
 * Customer service and professional field operations
 * Working in hyperscale and AI data center environments


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