Data Center Cabling & Hardware Technician (Layer 1)

Presidio, Inc.; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidio is seeking a Layer 1 Data Center Technician to install, maintain, document, and troubleshoot physical network and infrastructure components in a mission-critical data center environment. You will focus on cabling, rack/stack, asset management, and adherence to data center standards.

The role emphasizes hardware deployment, MAC activities, and routine site inspections while maintaining accurate inventory records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent work experience and/or military experience.
• 1–3 years in data center, telecommunications, or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of structured cabling including copper and fiber optics.
• Familiarity with data center operations and physical infrastructure.
• Basic networking concepts and OSI model understanding.

Responsibilities

• Install, label, test, and maintain copper and fiber cabling.
• Rack and stack servers, network devices, storage, and other IT equipment.
• Install cable management systems and maintain data center standards.
• Conduct cable tracing, certification, and remediation.

Skills

Structured cabling knowledge

OSi model knowledge

Networking basics

Data center operations

Asset/inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent/work/military experience

Job description

Presidio is seeking a Layer 1 Data Center Technician to install, maintain, document, and troubleshoot physical network and infrastructure components in a mission-critical data center environment. You will focus on cabling, rack/stack, asset management, and adherence to data center standards.

The role emphasizes hardware deployment, MAC activities, and routine site inspections while maintaining accurate inventory records.