Backfill Data Center Technician

TECEZE; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TECEZE is seeking a Data Center Engineer to support and maintain data center infrastructure, including servers, switches, routers, storage equipment, racks, and cabling. The role requires hands-on hardware installation, configuration, and proactive troubleshooting to ensure uptime.

You will collaborate with network, infrastructure, and remote support teams, manage inventory, and participate in moves, adds, changes, and decommissioning activities while adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with data center hardware, servers, switches, routers, and storage.
• Knowledge of structured cabling, fiber, and rack layouts.
• Basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs) and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work onsite during maintenance windows.
• Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain data center hardware.
• Troubleshoot servers, network devices, and storage equipment.
• Manage rack layouts, cabling, and equipment installation.
• Perform hardware replacements and break/fix activities.
• Monitor equipment and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory and documentation.
• Support data center moves, adds, changes, and decommissioning.
• Follow data center safety and security procedures.
• Coordinate with Network, Infrastructure, and remote support teams.

Skills

Servers/Switches/Router

Rack and Cabling

TCP/IP & VLANs

Hardware Installation

Troubleshooting & Documentation

Onsite & Maintenance Windows

Job description

We are looking for a Data Center Engineer to support and maintain data center infrastructure, including servers, network equipment, racks, cabling, and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain data center hardware.
• Perform server, network, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Manage rack layouts, cabling, and equipment installation.
• Perform hardware replacements and break/fix activities.
• Monitor equipment and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory and documentation.
• Support data center moves, adds, changes, and equipment decommissioning.
• Follow data center safety and security procedures.
• Coordinate with Network, Infrastructure, and remote support teams.

Required Skills

• Experience with servers, switches, routers, and storage equipment.
• Knowledge of rack/stack, structured cabling, and fiber.
• Basic understanding of networking, TCP/IP, VLANs, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Experience with hardware installation and replacement.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Willingness to work onsite and during maintenance windows when required.