Data Center Technician

TEKsystems • Santa Clara, CA

9d • $37 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Data Center Technician with hands-on experience in network upgrades, IDF builds, and structured cabling. This role supports critical infrastructure projects and offers a clear path to grow into a Team Lead position. This role will support a variety of data center initiatives, including: Device staging and installation, Structured cabling (installation and replacement), Decommissioning legacy equipment, Link validation and connectivity testing, Cleanup, documentation, and reporting.

Requirements

• Experience in an enterprise data center environment
• Strong hands-on experience with cabling, deployment, and hardware installation
• Familiarity with network troubleshooting and infrastructure upgrades
• Experience working with ticketing systems and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Proven ability to anticipate issues and proactively solve problems
• Emerging project management and leadership potential
• A motivated individual who is eager to grow into a leadership role

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading small efforts or mentoring junior technicians
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Solid organizational and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Perform rack and stack installations of network and server hardware
• Execute IDF builds and network deployment activities
• Install, route, label, and test fiber, copper, power, and optical cabling
• Support network upgrades and troubleshoot connectivity issues
• Decommission equipment, including safe removal of network cabling
• Conduct physical audits of data center assets
• Manage and update work through a ticketing system
• Perform QC checks on cabling and labeling standards
• Stage, move, and prepare hardware and accessories for deployment
• Handle RMA processes and component replacements
• Log into chassis managers and perform basic configuration/validation tasks
• Scope, test, and troubleshoot power and network connections

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