Data Center Tech

Eightelevengroup; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Structured onboarding

Job summary

Eightelevengroup is seeking a Level 2 Data Center Operations Technician for a Lithia Springs, GA enterprise data center. This on-site role starts with day shift training and transitions to a required night shift, with strong potential for full-time conversion.

You will perform advanced server hardware troubleshooting, replace CPUs/GPUs/memory/power supplies, support rack and stack, respond to incidents, and assist with liquid cooling where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a data center environment or strong hands-on IT infrastructure support experience.
• Server hardware troubleshooting and break/fix experience.
• Familiarity with enterprise hardware components (CPUs, GPUs, operating systems).
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced server hardware troubleshooting and break/fix support
• Diagnose and replace components including CPUs, GPUs, memory, power supplies, and networking hardware
• Support rack and stack activities, hardware installations, and structured cabling
• Respond to infrastructure tickets and operational incidents in a timely manner
• Assist with liquid cooling systems where applicable
• Maintain compliance with data center operational and safety standards
• Collaborate within a fast-paced, high-availability environment

Skills

Data center experience

Hardware troubleshooting

Server components

Liquid cooling

Education

CompTIA A+ (preferred)

Security+ or Network+ (preferred)

Tools

Liquid cooling systems

Job description

Data Center Operations Technician

Lithia Springs, GA

On-Site role

$25 per hour

Schedule: Day Shift Training (Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm) / Transition to Night Shift (required)

Type: 3-6 Month Contract-to-Hire

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is seeking a Level 2 Data Center Operations Technician to support a large-scale, enterprise data center environment in Lithia Springs, GA. This role is ideal for experienced technicians who thrive in mission-critical environments and enjoy hands-on hardware troubleshooting. The position begins with a structured day shift training period and transitions to a required night shift schedule, with strong potential for full-time conversion. You will play a key role in maintaining high-availability infrastructure, responding to operational incidents, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team, gain exposure to advanced technologies, and build a long-term career in data center operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform advanced server hardware troubleshooting and break/fix support
• Diagnose and replace components including CPUs, GPUs, memory, power supplies, and networking hardware
• Support rack and stack activities, hardware installations, and structured cabling
• Respond to infrastructure tickets and operational incidents in a timely manner
• Assist with liquid cooling systems where applicable
• Maintain compliance with data center operational and safety standards
• Collaborate within a fast-paced, high-availability environment

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience in a data center environment OR strong hands-on IT infrastructure support experience
• Server hardware troubleshooting and break/fix experience
• Familiarity with enterprise hardware components (CPUs, GPUs, operating systems)
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical issues
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-urgency environment
• Willingness to transition to night shift after training (required)
• Liquid cooling experience (preferred)
• Experience in enterprise or hyperscale data centers (preferred)
• CompTIA A+ certification (preferred)
• Security+ or Network+ certification (preferred)
• Military technical background (preferred)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Opportunity to support large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure
• Structured onboarding and hands-on training
• Clear path to long-term employment based on performance
• Competitive compensation