Data Center Technician II

Ericsson • Denver, CO

7d • $65,000 - $70,500 • 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 role is suited to technicians with experience in data center operations, telecommunications, structured cabling, or IT infrastructure who can independently perform standard deployment and operational tasks. Work includes rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling installations, equipment provisioning and testing, and operational support, with a focus on safe, accurate work that follows Ericsson and customer standards. The position is based in Denver, Colorado, and requires 50%–100% travel.

The role requires working in a physically active environment. Duties may involve lifting, standing, working at heights, moving equipment, and using ladders or elevated work platforms while complying with applicable safety requirements and certifications. Equipment weighing up to 50 pounds may need to be lifted or moved.

Ericsson describes its compensation package as including an annual bonus opportunity and health, financial, and time-off benefits. The listed Denver salary range is $65,000–$70,500 USD.

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 with rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.
• 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%.

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 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), as well as standard field-replaceable unit (FRU) replacements, following 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 compensation and an annual bonus opportunity under the Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan.
• 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 equal to the cost of basic coverage.
• Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
• Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation 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 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