Data Center Technician

Astreya; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a qualified IT data center technician for Denver/Aurora, CO and Reston, VA. The role emphasizes physical IT hardware work including rack installations, asset tagging, and decommissioning of equipment.

Candidates must be a US citizen with a valid US passport and Real ID, and have 5–8 years of data center hardware experience. Proficiency with copper and fiber cabling, plus basic data center infrastructure knowledge, is required for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with a valid US Passport and Real ID is required.
• 5 to 8 years of data center / IT hardware experience is required.

Skills

Rack/stack installation

Asset tagging

Decommissioning IT equipment

Knowledge of cable routing/topology

Electrical/HVAC basics

Cable routing familiarity

Material handling equipment use

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CAT5e/CAT6 copper cabling

Fiber cabling testers

Server lifts / pallet jacks

Job description

Location: CO - Denver / Aurora, CO & VA - Reston

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Citizenship & Documentation: Must be a US Citizen (no dual citizenship) with a valid US Passport and Real ID.
• Experience: High school diploma/GED + 5 to 8 years of related data center / IT hardware experience.
• Core Technical Skills:
• Rack/stack installation, asset tagging, and decommissioning of IT equipment (servers, storage, switches).
• Cabling expertise: CAT5e/CAT6 copper, single-mode & multi-mode fiber cabling and testers.
• Knowledge of data center infrastructure: electrical, HVAC, power density, fault tolerance, and cable routing topology.
• Ability to use material handling equipment (server lifts, pallet jacks, forklifts if certified).