Data Center Operations Technician - On-Call & Networking

HCL Technologies Limited; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement

PTO 10 days

Paid holidays

Job summary

HCLTech in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Data Center Operations Technician to install, maintain, and repair server and network hardware in large-scale data center environments.

You will work with Juniper, Cisco, and Arista gear, perform break/fix, manage FRUs, cables, and RMA processes, and collaborate with facilities, cabling, and engineering teams.

The role requires 1-2+ years hardware experience, Linux CLI proficiency, and willingness to travel up to 25% and participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in computer hardware, networking, and troubleshooting.
• Strong technical background in server and network hardware, including routing and switching technologies and protocols.
• Experience with enterprise/service provider network hardware platforms (e.g., Juniper, Cisco, Arista).
• Proficiency in Linux OS, CLI navigation, and industry-standard troubleshooting tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and deinstall enterprise servers and network devices.
• Troubleshoot cabling, powering up/down, and handoff to internal teams.
• Conduct hardware break/fix activities and replace FRUs, optics, and line cards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, network link, device, and configuration issues on-site.

Skills

Linux OS

Networking

Troubleshooting

Server hardware

Automation tools

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Juniper

Cisco IOS

Arista

Linux CLI

Patch panels

Job description

HCLTech in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Data Center Operations Technician to install, maintain, and repair server and network hardware in large-scale data center environments.

You will work with Juniper, Cisco, and Arista gear, perform break/fix, manage FRUs, cables, and RMA processes, and collaborate with facilities, cabling, and engineering teams.

The role requires 1-2+ years hardware experience, Linux CLI proficiency, and willingness to travel up to 25% and participate in on-call rotations.