Data Center Technician

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking a Data Center Technician in Colorado. You will help manage the data center’s critical infrastructure, ensuring physical security and providing specialized support to tenant agencies, including remote hands‑on assistance and equipment disposal.

Essential tasks include operating UPS, PDUs, DCIM systems, enforcing access controls, monitoring power and cooling, and handling warehouse operations for incoming and outgoing equipment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of IT, customer service, and/or facility physical security experience.
• Associate degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor critical environmental equipment (UPS, PDU, RPP, CRAH, IRC).
• Enforce access controls and maintain data center security.
• Monitor power and cooling via DCIM and respond to out-of-spec conditions.
• Receive, process, and manage equipment disposition and decommissioning.
• Provide warehouse operations for incoming and outgoing equipment.

Skills

IT basics

Customer service

Security awareness

Data center operations

Education

Associate degree

Tools

DCIM tools

UPS/PDUs monitoring

Job description

Together, we innovate for a stronger Colorado

The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services.

Watch this video to learn more about how we're Serving People. Serving Colorado.

TERM LIMITED POSITION:

This position is term limited with an anticipated end date of approximately two years from the date of hire. This position is eligible for State employee benefits and may be extended as the situation warrants. This video explains the many benefits of working at the State of Colorado on a term limited basis.

Are you knowledgeable in IT terminology and possess a strong desire to learn new skills? We will train you to be a specialist in managing the critical, foundational infrastructure of a data center, developing skills and experience in the operation of crucial environmental support equipment. As our new Data Center Technician, you will establish and maintain the physical security of the data centers to state and federal standards and provide specialized support services to tenant agencies, including remote hands‑on assistance, equipment surplus inventory, and deprecated media storage and destruction.

Essential Functions:

• Operation and monitoring of critical environmental support equipment, including: Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels (RPP), Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAH), In-Row Chillers (IRC), fire suppression systems, security systems, and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) systems.
• Enforce best practices for access, ensuring all personnel are properly cleared.
• Ensure physical security of the data center spaces and IT security of the equipment.
• Monitor the data center’s status utilizing DCIM tool to confirm power and cooling are delivered as expected.
• React according to procedures for any out-of-standard measurements.
• Receive, process, and control old equipment and media for disposal through approved methods.
• Provide warehouse operations to receive, store, and track incoming and outgoing equipment.

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience with Information Technology, customer service, and/or facility physical security.

OR

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment, including Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or other related technical degrees.

Substitutions:

• Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
• Training or Certification related to the work assigned to the position will be assigned credit towards substitution for experience and/or education, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
• If the minimum qualifications include a degree requirement, additional appropriate paid or unpaid experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Conditions of Employment:

OIT employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state agency locations where they might perform work.

A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Post-employment background checks will be required for specific agencies as business needs dictate, which may include a polygraph exam, fingerprint‑based criminal history search, reference checks, and a drug test.

This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed.

This position may require on‑call duties as needed by the position.

If this posting indicates "remote from anywhere in CO" in the title, periodic reporting to the primary state work location designated for the position is required. All remote work must be performed in Colorado.

While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of their new position. A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs, and determining a start date.

We know it's important to support each other, and that means having a healthy balance of work and personal time. Visit our benefits to learn more about some of our great offerings that allow us all to have fulfilling lives.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Governor's Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the applicationprocess, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in theemployee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requestedaccommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and requirereasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewingfor this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at [e-mail] or call [phone].

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies based upon business need.

The Governor's Office of Information Technology does NOT offer sponsored Visas for employment purposes.