Data Center Technician

TEKsystems•Dallas, TX

6d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Experienced Data Center Technician responsible for installing, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting server, storage, and network infrastructure in enterprise and hyperscale data center environments. The role performs rack-and-stack operations, hardware deployment, cabling installation, diagnostics, and infrastructure support while following industry best practices, safety standards, and operational procedures. This is a contract position based onsite in Dallas, Texas. The hourly pay range is $22.00–$28.00. Individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity. The anticipated application deadline is October 15, 2026. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave, such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility may depend on job classification and length of employment, and benefits are subject to plan terms and change.

Responsibilities

Perform rack-and-stack installation of servers, switches, storage arrays, PDUs, and related data center equipment.
Deploy, configure, and commission hardware according to engineering and customer specifications.
Install servers; upgrade hardware; and replace components including CPUs, memory, SSDs/HDDs, NICs, GPUs, power supplies, and motherboard assemblies.
Troubleshoot server hardware, operating system, and network connectivity issues to support uptime and operational efficiency.
Diagnose and resolve faults using remote management tools and vendor diagnostic utilities.
Install, route, label, test, and maintain structured cabling infrastructure.
Support network deployments using copper, single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, DAC, and AOC cabling.
Perform cable tracing, documentation, certification, and remediation.
Install and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, and optical transceivers.
Verify connectivity through cable testing, link validation, and network diagnostics.
Manage hardware inventory, asset tracking, receiving, staging, and decommissioning.
Perform preventative maintenance and routine infrastructure health checks.
Support break-fix operations and respond to incident tickets in accordance with service-level agreements.
Follow change management procedures and maintain accurate deployment documentation.
Work with engineering, network, and facilities teams on data center operations and expansion projects.
Comply with data center safety, security, and operational policies.