Data Center Technican
Simple Solutions•Milwaukie, OR
•$80,000 - $95,000
About The Position
The Data Center Technician installs, validates, maintains, and decommissions data center hardware. The role performs rack, stack, and cabling work for servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems; follows deployment runbooks and engineering documentation; and works with Data Center Engineers and Network teams during deployments and migrations. The technician maintains accurate asset records and follows ESD, safety, and security protocols.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of hands-on data center experience performing rack and stack.
- Strong understanding of server and network rack layouts, structured fiber and copper cabling, and 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 NVIDIA platforms or high-performance computing environments.
- Knowledge of hot/cold aisle containment best practices.
- Experience supporting large-scale hardware refreshes or migrations.
- Basic Linux familiarity.
Responsibilities
- Perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems.
- Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and maintain proper airflow and cable management.
- Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper network cabling per NVIDIA standards.
- Assist with hardware moves, adds, and changes across data center floors.
- Follow deployment runbooks and engineering documentation.
- Conduct basic hardware validation, LED and 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.
- Adhere to 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
Education Level
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