Data Center Layer 1 Technician – Phoenix

Presidio Networked Solutions, LLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidio Networked Solutions, LLC is seeking a Layer 1 Data Center Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot physical network infrastructure within a mission-critical data center. You will handle structured cabling, rack-and-stack, asset management, and documentation to ensure operational excellence.

The role is onsite in the Phoenix metro area with commuting within 30 minutes of the site, requiring 1–3 years in data centers or related environments and a foundational understanding of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install, label, test, and maintain copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Perform rack and stack activities for servers, network devices, storage systems, and other IT equipment.
• Install cable management systems and ensure adherence to data center standards.
• Conduct cable tracing, certification, and remediation activities.
• Perform hardware installations, moves, adds, and changes (MAC activities).
• Replace failed components such as power supplies, drives, fans, and transceivers according to documented procedures.
• Support equipment decommissioning and disposal processes.
• Maintain accurate inventory and asset tracking records.
• Respond to data center service requests and incidents within established SLAs.
• Perform routine inspections of racks, cages, cabinets, and cabling systems.
• Support site audits and compliance requirements.

Skills

Structured cabling

OSI model understanding

Data center operations

Asset management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Presidio Networked Solutions, LLC is seeking a Layer 1 Data Center Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot physical network infrastructure within a mission-critical data center. You will handle structured cabling, rack-and-stack, asset management, and documentation to ensure operational excellence.

The role is onsite in the Phoenix metro area with commuting within 30 minutes of the site, requiring 1–3 years in data centers or related environments and a foundational understanding of