Data Center Network Ops Technician - Hands-On Hardware

Socket.dev; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Sick Days

401(k) match

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions seeks a Data Center Network Operations Technician to maintain and repair data center hardware, including servers, switches, routers and related components. You will perform hands-on repairs, manage hardware lifecycles, document maintenance logs, and coordinate with teams to minimize downtime during failures while adhering to safety and quality standards.

This on-site role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, and the environment can be fast-paced with high temperatures; EOS offers

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or certification in electronics, computer hardware, or a related field.
• Proven track record of repairing and maintaining IT and network hardware in a data center environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on repairs and replacement of defective hardware components in data center equipment, including power supplies, fans, and network cards.
• Manage the lifecycle of hardware components, from installation and troubleshooting to decommissioning and recycling.
• Conduct physical inspections and routine maintenance on data center equipment to ensure operational reliability.
• Oversee the inventory management of spare parts and hardware components, ensuring availability for repairs and upgrades.
• Collaborate with technical teams to coordinate replacement activities and minimize downtime during hardware failures.
• Document repair activities, maintain accurate records of maintenance logs, and update system configurations as necessary.
• Execute basic physical layer troubleshooting, including cable and port testing, to ensure connectivity and performance standards.
• Support the implementation of new hardware installations and the physical setup of network and server infrastructure.
• Participate in emergency response teams to address urgent hardware issues

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

Electronics/ hardware certification

Tools

Cisco hardware

Juniper hardware

Arista hardware

x86 servers

Job description

EOS IT Solutions seeks a Data Center Network Operations Technician to maintain and repair data center hardware, including servers, switches, routers and related components. You will perform hands-on repairs, manage hardware lifecycles, document maintenance logs, and coordinate with teams to minimize downtime during failures while adhering to safety and quality standards.

This on-site role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, and the environment can be fast-paced with high temperatures; EOS offers