Data Center Optical Technician III- 20261101

emergiTEL Inc.; Plano (TX, CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Technician to install, test, and support data center infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise environments. You will perform rack-and-stack, cabling, PDU connections, equipment provisioning, testing, and documentation following engineering designs and procedures.

The role requires 1+ year in data center operations or related IT infrastructure, strong attention to detail, safety, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while coordinating with site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience required.
• 1+ year of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecom, or IT infra support.
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking, power, and cabling.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, installation docs, and MOPs.
• Experience with rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage, and related infrastructure per designs and docs.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper/fiber cabling with proper labeling and management.
• Install racks, PDUs, connect to power, verify power and management connectivity.
• Provision equipment, install hardware components, and configure OOB management connections.
• Perform testing and validation, including continuity tests and fiber verification.
• Handle MACD activities and FRU replacements per approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, test results, inventory, and as-built docs.
• Escalate design, safety, or operational risks to seniors/site leadership.

Skills

Data center ops

Structured cabling

Rack & stack

IT infrastructure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MOPs

Job description

About This Opportunity

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Professional to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. This role is ideal for technicians with experience in data center operations, telecommunications, structured cabling, or IT infrastructure who are ready to work independently on standard deployment and operational tasks. As a Data Center Technician, you will execute rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling installations, equipment provisioning, testing, and operational support while ensuring work is performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with Ericsson and customer standards.

What You Will Do

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure according to engineering designs and installation documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling while ensuring proper labeling, cable management, and adherence to quality standards.
• Install rack power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned power sources, and verify proper power and management connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.
• Execute basic testing and validation activities, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures.
• Perform moves, adds, changes, disconnects (MACD activities), and standard field-replaceable unit (FRU) replacements following approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and **escalate** design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

The Skills You Bring

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience required.
• 1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.

Physical requirements

• Comfortable working in a physically active environment where lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment may be required.
• Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with all applicable safety requirements and certifications.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.

Please note

The client does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for these positions, including initial or change-of-employer immigration filings for H-1, H-1B1, E-3, O-1 or TN visas. Candidates working under F-1 CPT or EAD authorization are also not eligible.