Data Center Technician

Stefanini; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is hiring a Data Center Technician in San Jose, CA. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot data center hardware, cabling, and environmental systems, following standard runbooks and safety practices.

Strong ticketing and documentation skills are essential for incident handling and audits. In this full-time role, you will work with engineers and remote support, escalating issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with data center hardware installation, removal and replacement.
• Rack and stack operations for servers, network devices and storage.
• Familiarity with fiber and copper cabling, labeling standards.
• Basic understanding of power systems, PDUs and load balancing.
• Foundational networking knowledge: IP addressing and VLANs.
• Experience with console access tools (iLO/DRAC/IPMI) and serial console.
• Strong ticketing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, and replace servers, network devices, and storage arrays.
• Identify hardware components: CPUs, RAM, NICs, HBAs, power supplies, disks.
• Perform rack and stack following standard layouts and weight distribution.
• Basic troubleshooting of failed components and LEDs/error indicators.
• Install and manage fiber and copper cabling; follow labeling standards.
• Trace cables end to end using documentation or tone testers.
• Maintain airflow and cable management (front to back).
• Safely work with power feeds and PDUs; understand load balancing basics.
• Console into devices when instructed; escalate to L3/remote engineers when needed.
• Update tickets accurately with actions and timestamps; follow SOPs.

Skills

Data center hardware

Rack & stack

Fiber/Copper cabling

Power systems

Networking basics

iLO/DRAC/IPMI

Ticketing & docs

Job description

Job Details

Information Technology

Data Center Technician San Jose,CA Posted:11/6/2026 Job Description

Job ID#: 65353

Job Category: Information Technology

Position Type: Full Time

Duration: Full Time

Remaining Positions: 1

Details:

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Hardware & Rack Operations:

• Install, remove, and replace: Servers (rack mount and blade), Network devices (switches, routers, firewalls), Storage arrays
• Identify hardware components: CPUs, RAM, NICs, HBAs, power supplies, disks
• Perform rack & stack following standard layouts and weight distribution
• Basic troubleshooting of failed components (LED codes, error indicators)

Cabling & Physical Connectivity

• Install and manage: Fiber (LC, SC) and copper (Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a)
• Follow labeling standards and structured cabling practices
• Trace cables end to end using documentation or tone testers
• Maintain airflow and cable management (front to back discipline)

Power & Environmental Systems

• Safely work with: A/B power feeds, PDUs (intelligent and basic)
• Understand power concepts: Single phase vs three phase (basic), Voltage, amperage, load balancing (foundational)
• Identify and elevate environmental issues: Hot spots, Humidity or temperature alarms

Network & System Basics

• Basic understanding of: IP addressing (IPv4 fundamentals), VLAN concepts, Link lights and port statuses
• Connect devices to correct: Switch ports, Redundant network paths
• Console into devices when instructed (serial, iLO, DRAC, IPMI)
• Incident Response & Troubleshooting
• Follow runbooks and SOPs with minimal supervision
• Perform guided troubleshooting: Power cycle equipment safely, Replace FRUs (Field Replaceable Units), Verify restoration of service indicators
• Know when to elevate to L3 / remote engineers

Ticketing & Documentation

• Update tickets accurately with: Actions taken, Timestamps, Photos (rack, serial numbers, cabling)
• Follow change management procedures
• Maintain attention to detail during audits and inventory checks

Customer & Remote Support Interaction

• Act as hands and eyes for remote engineers
• Communicate clearly over: Ticket systems, Phone or chat during live incidents

Data Center Safety

• Follow ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) procedures
• Safe lifting practices (servers, UPS components)
• Awareness of: Electrical hazards, Locked cages and access controls

Requirements:

• Experience with data center hardware installation, removal, and replacement
• Knowledge of rack and stack operations for servers, network devices, and storage systems
• Familiarity with fiber and copper cabling, cable management, and labeling standards
• Basic understanding of power systems, including A/B feeds, PDUs, and load balancing
• Foundational networking knowledge, including IP addressing, VLANs, and port connectivity
• Experience with console access tools such as iLO, DRAC, IPMI, and serial console
• Ability to follow runbooks, troubleshoot issues, and elevate when needed
• Strong ticketing and documentation skills
• Understanding of ESD procedures and data center safety practices

*Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives*

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting, company with global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.

Pay Range: $ 45.00 - $ 50.00