Data Center Repair Technician – 24/7 Onsite

EOS IT Solutions; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO 10 days

Overtime opportunities

Paid holidays 12

Sick days 6

401(k) match

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions is seeking a Data Center Repair Technician to join the infrastructure engineering team. This role focuses on the physical repair and maintenance of data center hardware, including servers, switches, routers, and related components.

The ideal candidate will have a technical diploma or electronics certification, hands-on experience in data centers, and familiarity with Cisco/Juniper/Arista hardware and x86 servers. Local travel to multiple sites may be required.

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.
• Familiarity with hardware from Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and x86 servers is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to handle physical requirements of the job including lifting equipment up to 50 pounds.

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

Data center hardware

Hardware repair

Networking hardware

Physical troubleshooting

Education

Technical diploma

Certification in electronics

Job description

EOS IT Solutions is seeking a Data Center Repair Technician to join the infrastructure engineering team. This role focuses on the physical repair and maintenance of data center hardware, including servers, switches, routers, and related components.

The ideal candidate will have a technical diploma or electronics certification, hands-on experience in data centers, and familiarity with Cisco/Juniper/Arista hardware and x86 servers. Local travel to multiple sites may be required.