Data Center Technician
Job Cloud Inc.
Manassas, VA, United States
2 months ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$72,800.0 - $83,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Artificial Intelligence
Big Data
Data Centers
Linux
Networking Hardware
Networking Cables
High Performance Computing
Hardware Testing
Network Server
Job description
- Perform rack, stack, and cabling of servers, storage, networking equipment, and compute acceleration systems
- Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and ensure proper airflow and cable management
- Connect and validate power, fiber, and copper network cabling according to deployment standards
- Support hardware moves, adds, and changes across data center floors
- Follow detailed deployment runbooks and engineering documentation
- Conduct basic hardware validation including LED checks, port verification, and physical troubleshooting
- Maintain accurate asset tracking, labeling, and documentation in internal systems
- Partner with Data Center Engineering and Network teams during installations and migrations
- Adhere to ESD, safety, and security protocols at all times
- Support decommissioning and removal of end of life hardware
Requirements
Do you have experience in System deployment?, We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician II to support rack and stack deployments in a large-scale data center environment. This role focuses on hardware installation, structured cabling, and physical infrastructure support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in high-density rack environments, and experienced with enterprise server deployments., * 2+ years of hands-on data center experience performing rack and stack work
- Strong understanding of:
- Server and network rack layouts
- Structured cabling including fiber and copper
- Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
- Experience installing enterprise servers such as Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or similar
- Ability to read rack elevation diagrams and deployment instructions
- Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined rack spaces
- Familiarity with ESD procedures and safe hardware handling practices
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise technical instructions, * Experience in large-scale or high density compute data centers
- Exposure to GPU based, AI/ML, or high-performance computing environments
- Knowledge of hot and cold aisle containment best practices
- Experience supporting hardware refreshes or large migration projects
- Basic Linux familiarity
Benefits & conditions
$35 - $40 an hour - Full-time, Contract
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