Data Center Technician - L2
The AES Group•Reno, NV
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking experienced Data Center Technicians – L2 to support data center deployments, hardware installations, migrations, and decommissioning activities. Candidates should have hands-on experience with rack-and-stack operations, server installation, structured cabling, and physical hardware troubleshooting.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on data center experience performing rack-and-stack operations.
- Strong understanding of server and network rack layouts
- Strong understanding of structured cabling (fiber and copper)
- Strong understanding of Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
- Experience installing enterprise servers such as Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or equivalent.
- Ability to read rack elevation diagrams and deployment instructions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined rack environments.
- Familiarity with ESD procedures and safe handling of sensitive hardware.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in hyperscale or GPU-dense data centers.
- Exposure to high-performance computing environments.
- Knowledge of hot/cold aisle containment best practices.
- Experience supporting large-scale hardware refreshes or migrations.
- Basic Linux familiarity is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems.
- Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and ensure proper airflow and cable management.
- Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper network cabling.
- Assist with hardware moves, adds, and changes (MACs) across data center floors.
- Follow detailed deployment runbooks and engineering documentation.
- Conduct basic hardware validation, LED/port checks, and physical troubleshooting.
- Maintain accurate asset tracking, labeling, and documentation in internal tools.
- Partner with Data Center Engineers and Network teams during deployments and migrations.
- Strictly follow ESD, safety, and security protocols.
- Support decommissioning and removal of end-of-life hardware.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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