Data Center Technician

ManpowerGroup; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Contract-to-hire conversion

Competitive pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup client in Chicago seeks a Data Center Technician to join our Operations team. As a Data Center Technician 2, you will lead deployment of servers, switches, storage, and GPU infrastructure, and configure BMC, iLO, and iDRAC management interfaces.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in data center operations, strong server, networking and storage hardware knowledge, and the ability to work independently on multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data center operations, deployment engineering, or systems integration experience.
• Strong server, networking, and storage hardware knowledge.
• Experience with structured cabling and power distribution systems.
• Ability to work independently and support multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and deployment of servers, switches, storage, and GPU infrastructure.
• Configure BMC, iLO, and iDRAC management interfaces.
• Perform firmware, BIOS, and hardware validation activities.
• Troubleshoot server, storage, networking, power, and cabling issues.
• Support GPU cluster acceptance, commissioning, and testing activities.

Skills

Server hardware

Networking hardware

Storage hardware

Independent work

Tools

BMC

iLO

iDRAC

Job description

**** No sponsorship or 3rd parties for this role ****

Our client, a leading organization in data center operations, is seeking a Data Center Technician to join their team.

As a Data Center Technician 2, you will be part of the Operations Department supporting critical infrastructure deployment and maintenance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, independence, and a proactive attitude, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Data Center Technician

Location: Chicago, IL

Shift: 4pm to midnight

Pay Range: $35-43/hour, based on experience

What's the Job?

• Lead installation and deployment of servers, switches, storage, and GPU infrastructure.

• Configure BMC, iLO, and iDRAC management interfaces.

• Perform firmware, BIOS, and hardware validation activities.

• Troubleshoot server, storage, networking, power, and cabling issues.

• Support GPU cluster acceptance, commissioning, and testing activities.

What's Needed?

• 3+ years of data center operations, deployment engineering, or systems integration experience.

• Strong server, networking, and storage hardware knowledge.

• Experience with structured cabling and power distribution systems.

• Ability to work independently and support multiple projects simultaneously.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge data center infrastructure.

• Potential for contract-to-hire conversion based on performance.

• Supportive team environment fostering professional growth.

• Competitive hourly pay rate

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.