Datacenter Technician

Salary: $103,000 - 143,000 per year Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience installing data center hardware and cabling.
• Knowledge of data center IT infrastructure standards, including BICSI, TIA-606, and TIA-942.
• Knowledge of BICSI Installer 2 standards for copper (INSTC) and fiber (INSTF).
• An industry foundational technology certification (such as CompTIA Server+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Schneider Electric DCCA, or EPI CDCE), a vendor-specific technician-level certification (such as Cisco Certified Technician or Dell PowerEdge Foundations), or a higher certification is required within six months of hire.
• An associate or vocational degree in Information Technology Systems is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• An active Top Secret clearance is required, and candidates must be willing to undergo a CI polygraph after hire.
• Proficiency in generating and interpreting wiring and cabling diagrams using Visio and CADD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Project, Excel, and Word.

• Assess data center infrastructure needs, including rack space, network, power, and cabling, and coordinate resources to prepare installation areas.
• Coordinate facilities support, including electrical and cooling requirements for specialized equipment such as high-voltage storage area networks and large servers with redundant power.
• Prepare cabling, floor cutouts, rack rails, and mounting hardware for IT devices and systems, including servers, switches, routers, power and data cables, power distribution units, and KVM components.
• Install fiber and copper patch cables, management cabling, and cross-connect cabling from end to end.
• Assist with troubleshooting by rebooting systems, checking indicator lights, and replacing suspected failed components in coordination with systems engineers.
• Follow labeling standards and record, track, and update configuration changes and inventory in spreadsheets, SharePoint, or data center information systems.
• Comply with data center safety policies and installation standards.
• Uncrate and unpack equipment as needed and remove packaging and other refuse to keep walkways clear.
• Monitor data center IT and environmental systems for failures and coordinate repairs or replacements with vendors and repair technicians.
• Help the FBI develop, manage, and maintain a hardware inventory tracking database and scanning process, including records of equipment, warranty status, and maintenance agreements.
• Stock, store, issue, control, and document equipment, parts, tools, and cable inventories belonging to the FBI and vendors.
• Perform IT and system hardware maintenance and replace equipment in response to maintenance requests.
• Keep data center infrastructure and IT equipment operational in accordance with OEM requirements by performing corrective, adaptive, and preventive maintenance as needed or scheduled.

• Cisco
• Excel
• Hardware
• Support
• KVM
• Network
• Rails
• SharePoint

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We are hiring a Data Center Technician II to support a federal client onsite in Pocatello, Idaho. The role involves installing IT hardware and cabling in a data center and requires intermediate knowledge of data center equipment and systems, manufacturer installation guidance, rack mounting specifications, and space, power, and cooling needs. We are Edgewater Federal Solutions, a privately held government contracting firm based in Frederick, Maryland. Founded in 2002, we support customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional service, and timely delivery. We hold ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, and ISO 27001 certifications, have been appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Development and Services, and have been recognized among the Greater Washington Areas Top Workplaces since 2018. We provide equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable law.

last updated 41 week of 2026