Traveling Data Center Technician

Salute• US,

2d•$0 - $32

About The Position

Salute is seeking a Traveling Data Center Technician to support client data center operations at locations across the United States. The technician travels to client sites and facilitates data center work, applying knowledge of servers, hardware, operating systems, and infrastructure maintenance. The role serves as a liaison with customers, providing advice and assistance with a range of problems. Travel requirements vary according to client needs and project demands; airfare, lodging, and per diem for work-related travel are provided. The position involves day-to-day data center operations, equipment and cabling installation and maintenance, asset and inventory updates, project coordination, vendor management, and communication with project teams and stakeholders. Data center technicians are described as generally available 24/7, often working 12-hour shifts three to four days per week. The posting also lists a Monday-through-Friday schedule of 0800–1600.

Requirements

Experience in data centers and colocation environments managing hardware assets.
Willingness to travel for long periods of time.
Demonstrable project management experience and ability to manage tasks under tight deadlines.
Experience with a variety of vendor hardware, including servers, storage, and network equipment.
Experience contributing to detailed project plans for programs involving cross-functional teams and challenging requirements.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate issue resolution across departmental teams.
Experience coordinating vendors.
Experience with asset management systems.
Experience managing inventory of cable, power cords, and other infrastructure items.
Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 40 lbs.
Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment.
Ability to stand for long periods and bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for equipment-related tasks.
Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergencies and navigate work areas.
Ability to move efficiently through work environments to troubleshoot issues or respond to emergencies.
Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for working with small components and connectors.
Clear vision, with or without correction, to perform detailed tasks while wearing safety glasses.
Ability to distinguish color-coded warning signs, labels, and cables.
Ability to work in facilities with a wide variety of temperatures and outdoors in varied weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow.
Ability to work in elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection.
Valid driver’s license for work-related travel, as required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to understand drawings, plans, and specifications.
Ability to follow instructions and complete projects in a timely and high-quality manner.
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet competency.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
Strong sense of methodology, processes, and metrics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Physical ability to lift at least 50–70 lbs. on a regular basis and use server lifts or pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

Conduct day-to-day data center operations.
Travel to contracted areas and client data center locations.
Install equipment racks and enclosures and prepare equipment for installation.
Update cable management systems as changes are made to the data center cable plant.
Update asset management systems as equipment is added or removed.
Execute project tasks and work with teams to meet timelines.
Communicate project status updates to teams and stakeholders.
Provide information to support capacity planning for space, power, data communications, and cooling.
Manage vendor resources to complete tasks defined in statements of work.
Coordinate equipment delivery and shipping.
Access, install, remove, and test copper and fiber-optic cable from the point of demarcation to data center whitespace.
Install cable within whitespace and terminate copper and fiber cabling, including moves, adds, and changes.
Perform panel installations, patch-cord management, cabinet installation, and proper device connections.
Perform inside- and outside-plant installations in accordance with required TIA standards.
Keep computer rooms clean and ensure cardboard is not stored there.
Report hazards and safety violations.
Coordinate issue resolution across departmental teams and vendors.