Data Center Technician

Nebius B.V.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebius B.V. is seeking a Data Center Technician to maintain and optimize the IT infrastructure in our Minnesota data center. You will work hands-on with server hardware, network gear and the H200 GPU cloud cluster to diagnose issues, perform repairs and ensure uptime for critical systems.

You'll collaborate with internal teams and contractors, manage RMAs, document configurations, and monitor fiber optic connectivity. The role can require travel between data center locations and is shift-based.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving server hardware issues.
• Solid understanding of data center operations and server/network hardware principles.
• Basic proficiency with Linux and command-line tools.
• Experience with enterprise-grade network switches and fiber optic cables.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas).

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving issues related to IT hardware and ensuring continuous IT infrastructure support.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external contractors to address technical and operational challenges.
• Installation, upgrading and dismantling hardware based on requests and requirements.
• Managing fiber optic connectivity and patch cords.
• Planning, executing and monitoring regular IT tasks to maintain IT operations.
• Processing RMAs in compliance with manuals and procedures.
• Developing documentation for hardware configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Skills

Server hardware

Data center operations

Linux basics

Networking hardware

Excel pivot tables

Tools

Network switches

Fiber optic cables

Patch panels

Job description

The role

As a Data Center Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing the IT infrastructure within our data center. This includes working hands-on with modern technologies such as the advanced H200 GPU cloud cluster. Your responsibilities will include supporting the data center's IT infrastructure by troubleshooting and resolving hardware issues, performing hardware and network diagnostics, carrying out physical repairs, and ensuring the smooth operation of critical systems. This is a shift-based role and may also require occasional travel between data center locations. You're welcome to work in our Minnesota location.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing and resolving issues related to IT hardware and ensure the continuous support of the data center's IT infrastructure.
• Collaborating effectively with internal teams and external contractors to address technical and operational challenges.
• Installation, upgrading and dismantling of hardware based on operational requests and requirements.
• Managing and maintaining the connectivity of fiber optic cables and patch cords.
• Planning, executing and monitoring regular IT tasks to maintain and improve IT infrastructure operations.
• Processing Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) in compliance with established manuals and procedures.
• Developing clear and comprehensive documentation and manuals for hardware configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including (teams, executives).
• Lead and manage (specific workflows, processes, projects).
• Monitor and evaluate progress on (specific projects).

We expect you to have:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in diagnosing and resolving server hardware issues.
• A solid understanding of data center operations, as well as server and network equipment principles.
• Basic proficiency in the Linux operating system and familiarity with command-line tools.
• Practical experience working with server IT hardware, enterprise-grade network switches and fiber optic cables.
• Excel skills, including proficiency with pivot tables, formulas, lists and graph creation.
• A proactive, responsible and goal-oriented approach to work.

It will be an added bonus if you have:

• Valid Driving License
• Project planning skills

Compensation

We offer competitive hourly rates, ranging from $30.00 - $45.00 per hour based on your experience. 3+ years of hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving server hardware issues, Solid understanding of data center operations and server/network hardware principles, Basic proficiency with Linux and command-line tools, Experience with enterprise-grade network switches and fiber optic cables, Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas), Proactive, responsible and goal-oriented approach to work