Data Center Technician (Early Talent)

Nebius • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Nebius is hiring an early-talent Data Center Technician for a structured, paid three-month work experience program. Participants work on the data center floor as active team members alongside experienced technicians and senior operations staff, developing foundational technical skills and learning Nebius operational standards and safety procedures. The program is intended for current university students in Computer Science or a related field, recent graduates, or early-career specialists who are authorized to work in the job’s location. The listed start date is January 2027.

Participants begin all hands-on work under close supervision and progress toward greater independence as their competency is demonstrated and validated. The role includes learning to identify and document server components and rack hardware; assisting with hardware installation, cabling, labeling, inventory, asset tracking, equipment staging, and component replacements; and gradually performing basic rack-and-stack work. Participants also learn cabling standards and assist with cable organization, connectivity checks, and tracing.

The position involves learning Nebius ticketing and asset-management systems, documenting configurations and maintenance, and eventually updating tickets independently for assigned work. Participants complete required safety training and certifications, follow site procedures and access controls, and observe shift handoffs, escalation practices, and incident documentation. Weekly mentor check-ins, training modules, and shadowing opportunities support learning throughout the program. Work on live infrastructure must remain within the participant’s validated scope and be directly authorized; participants must not work unsupervised on live infrastructure.

Progression is structured over 12 weeks: orientation and shadowing in weeks 1–3; assisted execution with mentor review in weeks 4–7; supervised independence within validated scope in weeks 8–10; and, for qualified participants, minimal supervision on validated tasks in weeks 11–12. Participants who complete the program with strong evaluations may be considered for Nebius’s early-talent pipeline. The role requires physical activity on the data center floor, including prolonged standing, lifting and positioning equipment, working at heights and in confined spaces, and handling carts or server sleds.

Requirements

• Current university student in Computer Science or a related field, recent graduate, or early-career specialist.
• Permitted to work in the job’s location and able to provide proof of employment eligibility.
• Complete required safety training, site access procedures, and equipment-handling certifications.
• Follow safety protocols and do not work unsupervised on live infrastructure or outside validated scope without direct technician authorization.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during active floor operations.
• Ability to safely lift and position equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted; heavier loads require team-lift support.
• Comfortable working at heights, including on ladders, raised platforms, and elevated data center infrastructure.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, including under raised floors, within rack enclosures, and in cable-management pathways.
• Comfortable working in variable temperatures, including cold-aisle containment zones.
• Manual dexterity to handle small-form-factor components, precision cabling, and fine connector installations.
• Ability to push or pull equipment carts and server sleds up to 500 pounds on level surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Learn to identify, handle, and document server components, rack hardware, and data center equipment under technician supervision.
• Observe and assist with physical installation, cabling, and labeling of server hardware in rack enclosures.
• Assist with hardware inventory counts, asset tagging, and equipment tracking.
• Shadow and support technicians during component replacements, hardware decommissions, and equipment staging.
• Progress to performing basic rack-and-stack tasks independently once procedures are trained and validated.
• Learn copper and fiber cabling standards, patch cord management, and labeling practices.
• Assist with cable organization, dressing, and documentation; support assigned connectivity checks and basic cable tracing.
• Learn Nebius ticketing and asset-management systems; log work, update hardware records, and track assigned tasks.
• Assist with documenting equipment configurations, cable layouts, and maintenance activities, and progress to independently updating tickets for assigned work once proficient.
• Complete required data center safety training, site access procedures, and equipment-handling certifications.
• Follow safety protocols, access controls, site procedures, and validated task scopes; obtain direct technician authorization for work outside that scope.
• Observe operational standards, including shift handoffs, escalation practices, and incident documentation.
• Participate in weekly mentor check-ins and complete assigned training modules on hardware fundamentals, data center operations, and safety.
• Shadow senior technicians during escalated incidents, complex deployments, and hardware troubleshooting, and actively build technical knowledge throughout the program.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Paid parental leave: 20 weeks for primary caregivers and 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility and ownership.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed