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# Data Center Technician

- **Company:** Job Cloud Inc.
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $83,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data Centers, Linux, Networking Hardware, Networking Cables, High Performance Computing, Hardware Testing, Network Server
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d1a70d7f54c49194

## About the Role

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

## 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


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