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# Data Center Technician

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $52,000 - $62,400
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Unix, Computer Maintenance, Data Centers, Linux, Network Control, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Routing & Switching, Network Server
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/pa/pittsburgh/2b9c4f40-b4d6-422a-8be8-f5e6217a4634

## About the Role

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

## Description

We are hiring an entry-level Data Center Operations Technician to support a 24/7/365 environment. Candidates must have previous experience working overnight shifts and be comfortable working a 12-hour overnight schedule.

This position will help monitor data center systems, maintain hardware and network availability, respond to incidents, and support the day-to-day operation and security of the facility., * Monitor Windows, Linux, and UNIX environments for availability and system health.

 * Support rack and stack, cabling, hardware installation, and troubleshooting.
 * Monitor LAN/WAN connectivity and assist with routers, switches, controllers, servers, and other infrastructure.
 * Troubleshoot hardware, network, and system issues and escalate when needed.
 * Monitor data center security and alarm systems.
 * Work with vendors, customers, and internal technical teams.
 * Monitor scheduled jobs, scripts, and data transfers.
 * Open and document incidents and complete necessary escalations.
 * Participate in critical incident/SEV 1 calls as needed.
 * Complete thorough shift turnover documentation.
 * Perform hardware maintenance and operational procedures.

Key Skills Data Center | Rack & Stack | Cabling | Hardware | Troubleshooting | LAN/WAN | Routers & Switches | Windows | Linux | UNIX | Network Monitoring | Incident Response

Schedule Requirements

 * 12-hour overnight shifts
 * Previous overnight work experience required
 * Must be comfortable working in a 24/7/365 environment
 * Weekend and holiday availability may be required
 * Overtime may be needed