Data Center Technician

TEKsystems

6d • $23 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking experienced L2, L3, and L4 Data Center Technicians to support large-scale GPU, server, and network operations within an enterprise data center environment. These roles require strong hands-on technical ability, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work efficiently in high‑demand environments.
L2 and L3 Technicians will support GPU, server, network, and cabling break‑fix, along with ITSM ticket management, rack deployments, and cabling infrastructure work. These roles involve installing hardware, troubleshooting issues, performing rack-and-stack activities, and supporting network and systems admins with onsite tasks.
Candidates should have experience working in a professional data center environment with hardware installation, cabling standards, and fiber/copper handling.

Requirements

• 2+ years of data center or related IT hardware experience (L2)
• 3+ years of data center or related IT hardware experience (L3)
• 5+ years of data center or related IT hardware experience (L4)
• Strong foundational skills in hardware installation, cabling, and basic troubleshooting (L2 & L3)
• Strong skills in hardware installation, cabling (L4)
• Experience working in a professional data center environment with hardware installation, cabling standards, and fiber/copper handling

Nice To Haves

• GPU deployment experience (L3 highly preferred)
• ITSM/ticketing systems
• Experience in enterprise-scale data center environments

Responsibilities

• Move, rack, and install servers, switches, and related components
• Cable equipment according to provided wire maps and site standards
• Assist with unboxing, prepping, auditing, and documenting hardware
• Install NICs, memory, optical modules, drives, and GPU components
• Perform firmware updates and basic device configuration
• Provide hardware support for network admins and system engineers
• Diagnose and isolate hardware failures (servers, GPUs, cabling, optics)
• Replace failed components and process RMAs
• Test equipment after repair to confirm operational readiness
• Perform GPU installation and basic GPU troubleshooting (L3 emphasis)
• Install, test, and label copper and fiber cabling (SM, MM, MPO)
• Patch fiber and Ethernet cables
• Scope and clean SC/LC/MPO fibers
• Install SFP/QSFP optics
• Support rack landing: baying, leveling, grounding, cable containment
• Manage and update ITSM tickets
• Provide daily progress updates and documentation
• Follow data center safety procedures and operational standards
• Support multiple tasks and priorities across the data center floor

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed