Data Center Technician

TEKsystems • Cheyenne, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Data Center Technician, you will support the planning, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of data center infrastructure across both inside and outside plant environments. This hands-on role involves supporting enterprise hardware, structured cabling systems, and external fiber infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with engineers, vendors, and contractors to ensure installations meet data center and industry standards. This position is ideal for entry-level to early-career technicians looking to build long-term experience in a large-scale data center environment. TEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, accelerating business transformation for customers. They are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. They partner with progressive leaders to drive change and unlock business value through strategy, design, execution, and operations.

Requirements

• Data Center Operations
• Rack & Stack
• Fiber Optic Cabling
• Structured Cabling (Cat6)
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• Infrastructure Support
• Basic Linux Exposure
• Hands-on experience in data center, cabling, or fiber environments
• Exposure to both inside and outside plant infrastructure
• Knowledge of structured cabling standards and fiber optic technologies
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a live production environment
• Clear communication skills when working with engineers, vendors, and contractors

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with HVAC, backup power, and fire suppression systems

Responsibilities

• Rack, stack, and cable servers, network equipment, racks, and PDUs
• Install and maintain structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure (Cat6, fiber)
• Perform hardware troubleshooting, diagnostics, and component replacements
• Support Linux-based systems at the hardware and infrastructure level
• Partner with network and systems engineers on installs, moves, and changes
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, power, cooling, and cabling
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-documented data hall environments
• Assist with installation of conduit, fiber, copper cabling, and external pathways
• Support proper routing, termination, and testing of fiber connections
• Inspect and maintain outside plant infrastructure to ensure long-term reliability
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for OSP work
• Maintain accurate documentation of fiber routes, terminations, and updates

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees