Data Center Technician

Salary: $68,000 - 108,000 per year Requirements:

• Experience installing, removing, and replacing data center hardware, including servers, network devices, and storage systems
• Knowledge of rack-and-stack operations and standard rack layouts
• Familiarity with fiber and copper cabling, structured cabling, cable management, and labeling standards
• Foundational understanding of power systems, including A/B feeds, PDUs, and load balancing
• Basic networking knowledge, including IPv4 addressing, VLANs, port connectivity, and redundant network paths
• Experience using console access tools such as iLO, DRAC, IPMI, and serial consoles
• Ability to follow runbooks and standard operating procedures, troubleshoot issues, and escalate when needed
• Strong ticketing and documentation skills, including accurate records of actions, timestamps, photos, and equipment details
• Understanding of ESD procedures and data center safety practices, including safe lifting and awareness of electrical hazards and access controls

• Install, remove, replace, and identify servers, network devices, storage arrays, and hardware components
• Perform rack-and-stack work while following standard layouts and weight distribution practices
• Install, manage, label, and trace fiber and copper cables; maintain structured cabling, airflow, and cable management
• Work with A/B power feeds and PDUs, and identify and escalate environmental issues such as temperature or humidity alarms
• Connect equipment to the correct switch ports and network paths, and access devices through consoles when instructed
• Follow runbooks and procedures to troubleshoot incidents, safely power-cycle equipment, replace field-replaceable units, and verify service restoration
• Escalate issues to L3 or remote engineers when necessary, and act as the hands and eyes for remote teams
• Update tickets with actions taken, timestamps, photos, serial numbers, and cabling details; follow change management procedures
• Support audits and inventory checks with attention to detail
• Communicate with remote engineers through ticketing systems, phone, or chat during live incidents
• Follow ESD procedures and safe lifting practices, and observe electrical hazards and data center access controls

• Airflow
• Hardware
• Support
• Load Balancing
• Network

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We are hiring for an opportunity with Stefanini Group, a global provider of outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services. We serve more than 400 clients across industries including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, technology, the public sector, and utilities, with a presence across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. We are a CMM Level 5 IT consulting company. Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market; some positions may also include bonuses or other incentives.

last updated 41 week of 2026