Data Center Technician

Install and maintain servers, network equipment, and cabling in a data center. Duties include rack installations, hardware replacement, firmware and software upgrades, Linux/Unix configuration, and troubleshooting Ethernet and fiber connections. This full-time contract role requires at least one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Rack and stack servers and install network equipment in data center cabinets.
• Run, connect, and organize Ethernet cable bundles for deployed systems.
• Replace failed server components, including fans, motherboards, CPUs, hard drives, DIMMs, and cache batteries.
• Upgrade system firmware and software as required.
• Configure operating systems and networks using Unix/Linux command-line tools.
• Support daily maintenance and break/fix issues; troubleshoot Cat6 Ethernet and fiber connections.

Required Skills

• Server rack installation
• Ethernet cabling
• Structured cabling termination and dressing
• Fiber-optic troubleshooting
• Cat6 troubleshooting
• Server hardware replacement
• Network switch and router installation
• Linux command line
• Unix command line
• Firmware and software upgrades