Data Center Technician

Socket.dev; Barrie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Senior Data Center Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and optimization of its mission-critical data centers in Barrie, Ontario. This role demands hands-on expertise in power, cooling, environmental systems, cabling, and overall data center operations.

You will manage vendor relationships, lead operational initiatives with minimal supervision, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and uptime across on-site sites in GTA.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in data center operations, critical facilities, or infrastructure support roles.
• Hands-on experience with UPS, PDUs, generators, transfer switches, CRAC/CRAH units, and environmental controls.
• Experience with incident, change, and problem management processes.

Responsibilities

• Support operation, maintenance, and optimization of data center environments.
• Lead operational initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and remote sites.

Skills

Data center ops

Incident management

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Tools

Fluke testers

OTDR equipment

Structured cabling

DCIM tools

Asset management systems

Office 365

Job description

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Center Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and optimization of our mission-critical data center environments. This role requires a hands-on professional with deep expertise in power, cooling, environmental systems, cabling infrastructure, and overall data center operations. Client : FintechLocation: GTAOnsite Requirement : fully onsite (shift) and Rotational on-call and occasional site visits Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in data center operations, critical facilities, or infrastructure support roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with data center power and cooling systems, including UPS, PDUs, generators, transfer switches, CRAC/CRAH units, and environmental controls.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale mission-critical data center environments.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, rack design, airflow management, and power distribution.
• Experience with incident management, change management, and problem management processes.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and remote sites.
• Ability to work independently and lead operational initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Skills

• Fiber optic installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Structured cabling systems and data center connectivity.
• Installation of hardware (server/storage)
• Proficiency using: Fluke cable testers, Fiber optic testers & OTDR equipment
• Network scanners and diagnostic tools
• Environmental monitoring systems.
• Data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools.
• Asset management and ticketing systems.
• Microsoft Office Suite and technical documentation platforms.

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