Data Center Eradication Technician

Iron Mountain • South Carolina - Remote, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Iron Mountain is seeking a Data Center Eradication Technician to join its Data Center Operations team. The role supports the company’s circular data center model by managing media sanitization and hardware lifecycle processes for a technology client. The technician safely destroys storage devices, tracks chain of custody, and maintains inventory standards to protect data and support sustainable infrastructure. This is an on-site role; the posting identifies Trenton, South Carolina as the work location, while the benefits section also lists Rosemount, Minnesota.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in data center environments, inventory management, or PC/server hardware repair.
• Technical comfort with Windows and Mac OS and with task-tracking or productivity suites.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and navigate a fast-paced physical workspace.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 10% to support regional sites.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily sanitization and physical destruction processes, safely destroying storage devices and maintaining logical tracking and chain-of-custody records.
• Coordinate inventory and vendor workflows, including device pickup, organization of the eradication workspace, and reconciliation of destroyed media in internal tracking systems.
• Collaborate on process improvements, update playbooks, document policies, and participate in operational syncs to capture action items.
• Troubleshoot physical and logical inventory discrepancies while meeting service level agreements.
• Handle intercampus transportation of storage media and partner with global teams on technical innovations and side projects.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience.
• Paid time off and holiday package.
• Alternative work arrangements and scheduling stability to support work–life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, technical skill enhancement, and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED