Data Center Deployment Technician

Insight Global; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking Data Center Deployment Technicians to support nationwide builds, from local deployment sites to active project locations. You will be part of a DC Team led by onsite Team Leads, handling rack-and-stack installs, server and networking hardware, and staging activities in live or new data centers.

The role requires 2+ years in a data-center or deployment setting, ability to travel up to 50% and start by 8:00 AM on Mondays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on data center or deployment experience.
• Able to travel up to 50% and onsite by 8:00 AM Mondays.
• OSHA 10 Certification or ability to obtain within 3 weeks of assignment start.

Responsibilities

• Move and position cabinets within data halls and perform rack-and-stack installations of servers and networking equipment.
• Mount, label, orient, and secure hardware according to rack elevations and build standards.
• Support hardware receiving, staging, and deployment activities; assist with QA/QC documentation.
• Escalate blockers to site leadership to keep projects on schedule; participate in daily team huddles and follow deployment procedures.

Skills

Rack and stack

Server installation

Hardware troubleshooting

QA/QC documentation

Team communication

OSHA 10 Certification

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

The Data Center Deployment Technicians will support data center builds across the United States, working at local deployment sites or traveling to active project locations as part of a DC Team led by onsite Team Leads. In this role, technicians will support large-scale server and infrastructure deployments within live and newly constructed data centers, beginning each day with a team huddle to review project priorities and assignments. Responsibilities include moving and positioning cabinets within data halls, performing rack-and-stack installations of servers, networking equipment, and supporting hardware based on rack elevation drawings, and ensuring all equipment is properly mounted, labeled, oriented, and secured according to client's build standards. Technicians will also support hardware receiving, staging, and deployment activities, assist with data hall walkthroughs and QA/QC documentation, troubleshoot deployment-related issues, and elevate blockers to site leadership to help keep projects on schedule. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on data center environment, is comfortable with travel, and can maintain a high level of quality, organization, and attention to detail while supporting critical infrastructure deployments. Travel assignments are coordinated through the Team Project Coordinator and may vary based on project needs and technician availability. Candidates are expected to be onsite, prepared, and ready to begin work by 8:00 AM each Monday.

Skills and Requirements

2+ years of hands-on experience in a data center, technical deployment, infrastructure, fieldtechnician, or warehouse environment.Hands-on rack and stack experience, including installing and securely mounting servers,networking equipment, or other hardware in accordance with rack elevations.Basic hardware installation and troubleshooting experience, with the ability to identify issues andescalate blockers to site leadership.Experience receiving, unboxing, palletizing, staging, organizing, or tracking technical equipmentand inventory.Ability to follow detailed build standards, inventory control workflows, deployment procedures,and QA/QC documentation.Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced deploymentenvironment.Ability to work effectively in assigned crews, take direction from Team Leads or Data CenterManagement, and communicate issues clearly.Comfortable performing physical deployment work, including moving equipment and rolling emptyor populated cabinets into data halls.Osha 10 Certification or ability to receive Osha 10 Certification within 3 weeks of assignmentbeginningPPE: Composite or Steel Toe boots (don't need to be ankle high)Flexibility to be onsite and ready to begin deployment activities by 8:00 a.m. each Monday duringassigned travel rotations.Commitment to following all site safety requirements and client build standardsWillingness and ability to travel up to 50% throughout the year for 1-3 week assignments, includingtypical 2-3 week onsite rotations followed by 2-4 weeks at the home base.Previous experience supporting large-scale or multi-site data center deployments.Experience working in active data center construction or buildout environments.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].