Senior IT Infrastructure Technician (Temporary)

Decker IT is seeking an experienced Senior IT Infrastructure Technician to support an anticipated large-scale industrial technology deployment in the Reno-Sparks area.

This is a temporary, hands-on technical leadership position involving the installation, integration, and verification of enterprise IT infrastructure within a large manufacturing environment.

The selected candidate will work directly with Decker IT’s technical leadership team and help coordinate a small group of IT Deployment Technicians.

We are looking for someone with strong enterprise infrastructure experience who can independently troubleshoot technical issues, maintain installation quality, and help ensure deployment milestones are completed efficiently.

This is not a remote position or a traditional help desk role. The majority of the work will involve hands-on infrastructure deployment at the customer site.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Infrastructure Deployment

• Lead and perform rack-and-stack installations of enterprise servers, switches, storage equipment, and related infrastructure.

• Install, connect, and organize network equipment within server rooms and network closets.

• Perform equipment patching, labeling, cable management, and installation verification.

• Assist with equipment configuration and commissioning under approved customer procedures.

• Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and installation issues.

• Review technical drawings, rack elevations, equipment schedules, and deployment documentation.

• Verify installations meet customer specifications and established technical standards.

Technical Leadership

• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to IT Deployment Technicians.

• Assist project leadership with assigning and prioritizing technical work.

• Inspect completed installations for accuracy, quality, and consistency.

• Identify technical issues, equipment discrepancies, and potential scheduling conflicts.

• Coordinate technical handoffs with the low-voltage subcontractor and other on-site teams.

• Escalate scope changes, technical risks, and unresolved issues to project leadership.

• Help maintain productivity and installation quality throughout the deployment.

Documentation and Quality Control

• Maintain accurate equipment inventories and installation records.

• Verify equipment labels, rack locations, and network connections.

• Document installation progress and outstanding technical issues.

• Assist with final equipment verification, testing, and customer handoff documentation.

• Ensure safe equipment handling and compliance with site safety procedures.

• Minimum 4 years of professional IT infrastructure, data center, enterprise networking, or related technical experience. OSHA 10 Required

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with enterprise server and network equipment installation.

• Strong experience with rack-and-stack operations, server-room environments, and equipment integration.

• Solid understanding of Ethernet networking, VLANs, switching, and physical network connectivity.

• Ability to independently diagnose hardware and connectivity problems.

• Experience interpreting technical diagrams, rack elevations, and installation documentation.

• Ability to guide junior technicians and maintain technical quality standards.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to safely handle and install enterprise IT equipment using appropriate lifting assistance.

• Reliable transportation to the assigned Reno-Sparks project site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Data Center Technician, Infrastructure Technician, or Deployment Lead.

• Experience with Dell, HPE, Cisco, Juniper, or similar enterprise infrastructure.

• Familiarity with server hardware, storage systems, network switches, and rack-mounted equipment.

• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure deployments or data center buildouts.

• Understanding of fiber-optic connectivity, transceivers, and structured cabling systems.

• Experience with equipment commissioning and deployment verification.

• CompTIA Network+, Server+, CCNA, or equivalent practical experience.

• Previous technical team leadership experience.

• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, or mission-critical environments., Applicants should highlight their experience with enterprise server deployments, rack-and-stack installations, network infrastructure, and technical team leadership.

• Hourly Compensation: $42.00-$50.00, based on qualifications and experience.

• Employment Classification: Temporary W-2 employee.

• Schedule: Full-time during active project deployment, subject to project requirements.

• Overtime: Paid in accordance with applicable law.

• Project Duration: Limited to the assigned project, with exact dates to be determined.

• Benefits: Any applicable benefits will be communicated during the hiring process.

This position is contingent upon project award, confirmed scheduling, and operational requirements.

Employment is temporary and does not guarantee continued employment following project completion.

About Decker IT

Decker IT, operated by Decker Advanced Systems LLC, is a Northern Nevada-based IT infrastructure and field services company specializing in enterprise technology deployments, data center support, network equipment installation, rack-and-stack services, and technical field operations.

We support businesses and technology partners throughout Northern Nevada and the Western United States.

Our focus is on reliable execution, technical excellence, and professional service delivery.