Data Center Infrastructure Operations Technician

Blue Signal Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search seeks a Data Center Infrastructure Operations Technician to support installation, maintenance, and day-to-day operation of critical infrastructure in an on-site Seattle environment.

You will handle rack and stack, cabling, hardware validation, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability. The role emphasizes hands-on work, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve processes and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in production data center or critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience with installation and deployment of data center hardware and supporting infrastructure.
• Knowledge of enterprise networking technologies and supporting infrastructure.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and infrastructure issues in a production environment.
• Ability to work onsite consistently and support operational needs as required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, movement, and maintenance of infrastructure supporting daily technology operations.
• Perform rack and stack activities, structured cabling, labeling, and hardware validation.
• Diagnose and resolve issues affecting equipment, infrastructure, and system functionality.
• Provide hands-on support for infrastructure initiatives, updates, and deployments.
• Conduct regular equipment inspections and maintenance to ensure readiness.
• Maintain accurate documentation, inventory records, and asset tracking.
• Adhere to operating practices, workflows, and safety guidelines.
• Support operational needs and help resolve technical concerns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for planned maintenance and initiatives.
• Contribute ideas to increase efficiency and improve processes/documentation.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Data center ops

Rack and stack

Structured cabling

Documentation

Job description

Data Center Infrastructure Operations Technician

Location: On-site in Seattle, WA

An innovative technology infrastructure organization is seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Operations Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and day-to-day operation of critical infrastructure environments. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys working with hardware, structured cabling, and physical infrastructure while helping ensure reliable, high-availability operations.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the installation, movement, and maintenance of infrastructure that supports day-to-day technology operations.
• Perform rack and stack activities, structured cabling, equipment labeling, and hardware validation.
• Diagnose and resolve issues affecting technology equipment, infrastructure, and overall system functionality.
• Provide hands-on support for infrastructure initiatives, technology updates, and deployment activities.
• Conduct regular equipment inspections and maintenance to help ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain accurate documentation, inventory records, and asset tracking.
• Adhere to defined operating practices, workflow requirements, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Support the response to operational needs and assist with resolving technical concerns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support planned maintenance activities and operational initiatives.
• Contribute ideas that increase operational efficiency and strengthen internal processes and documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience supporting production data center or critical infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience supporting the installation and deployment of data center hardware and supporting infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of enterprise networking technologies and supporting infrastructure.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and infrastructure issues in a production environment.
• Ability to work a consistent onsite schedule while supporting operational needs as required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Experience working within established operational guidelines while maintaining compliance with workplace standards and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise data center operations or mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring, asset management, or ticketing systems.
• Working knowledge of enterprise technology hardware and the infrastructure that supports day-to-day operations.
• Experience working in startup or rapidly growing technology organizations.