Data Center Operations Technician II: Mission-Critical Infra

Jobless; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightedge Solutions is seeking a Data Center Operations Tier II Technician to manage and maintain data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, security, and fire suppression. You will work with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to meet high availability standards and participate in on-call rotations.

You will install servers and network devices, document procedures, and coordinate maintenance with project managers for client service installations, while ensuring efficient, secure

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year technical degree or 5-8 years equivalent technical experience.
• Install hardware and cabling necessary for IT services.
• Proficient with Ethernet, CAT6, and Fiber cabling.
• Experience with daily data center maintenance and monitoring.
• Familiarity with telco equipment is helpful.
• Strong problem solving, on-site troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more critical systems (Security, CMDB, Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, BMS, or Environmental).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance with vendors for core data center infrastructure (UPS, generators, electrical, cooling, fire suppression).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot data center equipment with staff and vendors.
• Install servers and network devices into racks with cabling.
• Facilitate new client service installations with project managers.
• Receive and document incoming shipments.
• Lead data center tours and provide facility tours.
• Design rack/cage layouts with cabling and power connectivity.
• Respond to alarms affecting infrastructure and services.
• Follow Change Control processes and maintain MOP activities.
• Maintain uptime for 24x7 facilities and mentor team members.

Skills

Data center operations

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Electrical & IT cabling

Documentation

On-call support

Education

Two-year technical degree

Military MOS experience

Tools

Servers

Blade Chassis

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Cisco devices

Fortinet devices

Brocade devices

PDU/UPS

Job description

Lightedge Solutions is seeking a Data Center Operations Tier II Technician to manage and maintain data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, security, and fire suppression. You will work with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to meet high availability standards and participate in on-call rotations.

You will install servers and network devices, document procedures, and coordinate maintenance with project managers for client service installations, while ensuring efficient, secure