Data Center Technician

Data Center Technician (L1 & L2)

Immediate need for a talented Data Center Technician (L1 & L2). This is a 12 Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Houston, TX (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-17888 Pay Range: $23 - $30/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• The Datacenter Operation team supports the company's fast growth by deploying and operating hyperscale datacenters.
• The team takes full onsite responsibility for each site and manages the end-to-end lifecycle of hardware fleet operations, providing scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions and services for AI workloads.
• Install, rack, and deploy server and networking hardware in datacenter environments.
• Perform cable management tasks including reseating, labeling, and replacing network, power, and fiber/copper cabling.
• Execute server tray swaps and hardware replacements following established operational procedures.
• Respond to incidents and support onsite troubleshooting while maintaining aggressive SLA requirements.
• Document maintenance activities, hardware changes, and inventory updates accurately in tracking systems.
• Conduct visual inspections and basic diagnostics to identify potential hardware or connectivity issues.
• Work within rotating shifts or hold on-call responsibilities to support 24/7 operations.
• Maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with customers, vendors, partner teams, and internal stakeholders.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• L1 Data Center Technician: Exp 3 years
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of computer hardware and IT infrastructure concepts.
• Familiarity with server hardware components and basic troubleshooting concepts.
• Basic networking knowledge including copper/fiber cabling and connectivity standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow technical procedures precisely.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in datacenter environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in fast-paced operational settings.
• Previous experience in IT support, computer repair, or technical operations environments.
• Familiarity with datacenter equipment, ticketing systems, or asset tracking tools.
• Technical certifications or relevant coursework in IT, networking, or infrastructure operations.
• Experience supporting hardware deployments or break/fix activities.
• Exposure to Linux systems or command-line environments.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-availability technical environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to clarity and detail.
• Note- Pay Rate for L1-$23-24/hr
• Pay Rate for L2- $28-30/hr

Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.