Data Center Technician II

Ericsson • Denver, CO

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. The technician independently performs standard deployment and operational work, including rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling installation, equipment provisioning, testing, and operational support. Work must be completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with Ericsson and customer standards. The position is based in Denver, Colorado, and requires 50%–100% travel.

The role involves installing and deploying servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure; installing and testing copper and fiber cabling; connecting equipment to power; and maintaining installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation. The technician also performs routine changes and hardware replacements and escalates design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

Ericsson describes its compensation package as including a salary range of $65,000–$70,500 for Denver, an opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus, medical and dental plans, retirement contributions and matching, insurance coverage, paid time off, parental leave, and other company-paid benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to collaborate with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.
• Ability to work in a physically active environment that may involve lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment.
• Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with applicable safety requirements and certifications.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel 50%–100%.
• Ericsson does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position and does not hire F-1 candidates working on CPT or EAD for this position.

Responsibilities

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure according to engineering designs and installation documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling, ensuring proper labeling, cable management, and compliance with quality standards.
• Install rack power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned power sources, and verify power and management connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.
• Perform basic testing and validation, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures.
• Perform moves, adds, changes, and disconnects (MACD activities), and standard field-replaceable unit (FRU) replacements according to approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and escalate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $65,000–$70,500 for Denver, Colorado.
• Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility and pro-ration rules.
• Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option, with company credits toward premiums for employees and eligible covered dependents.
• 401(k) plan with an automatic 3% company contribution and matching contributions of up to 4% when the employee contributes at least 5% of eligible pay.
• Basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term and long-term disability coverage, with company credits toward their cost.
• Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
• Minimum of 15 accrued vacation days for new employees, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually; paid time off is prorated based on start date.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
• Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

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