Beaverton On‑Site Data Center Technician (Freelance)

Reboot Monkey; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

Reboot Monkey is seeking a Data Center Technician in Beaverton to install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment. This on-site freelance position involves structured cabling, hardware deployments, and proactive monitoring of power and cooling systems.

The candidate will respond to incidents, document assets, and collaborate with engineering and operations. 3+ years in data center operations and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications preferred (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE)
• Vendor certifications preferred (Dell, HPE, Cisco)
• Network certifications preferred (CCNA, JNCIA)
• ITIL practices preferred

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades

Skills

Server maintenance

Structured cabling

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Capacity planning

On-call support

Education

CDCP/CDCS/CDCE Certifications

Dell/HPE/Cisco Certifications

CCNA/JNCIA Certifications

DCIM platforms knowledge

ITIL knowledge

Tools

DCIM platforms

Job description

Reboot Monkey is seeking a Data Center Technician in Beaverton to install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment. This on-site freelance position involves structured cabling, hardware deployments, and proactive monitoring of power and cooling systems.

The candidate will respond to incidents, document assets, and collaborate with engineering and operations. 3+ years in data center operations and relevant certifications are preferred.