Data Center Technician

Talentify; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Data Center Technician in Springfield, OH to keep a global GPU/CPU server fleet running at hyperscale performance. You will handle rack-and-stack, cabling, and rapid hardware triage in a 24×7 environment, with emphasis on reliability, outage response, and proactive maintenance.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in datacenter tech roles, strong hardware knowledge, and ability to work independently while coordinating with vendors and facility teams.

Qualifications

• Four+ years racking, cabling, debugging and upgrading thousands of servers in colocation facilities.
• Strong ability to operate under SLA 99.99%+ and stay calm during incidents.
• Experience in end-to-end deployment of GPU-dense, liquid-cooled infrastructure.
• Proactive, hands-on problem-solver with good documentation habits.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain servers and network equipment, including rack and stack.
• Respond to server, network and infrastructure issues.
• Coordinate power, cooling and facility services; escalate outages as needed.
• Diagnose, repair and replace server components (CPU, memory, drives, motherboards, cables).
• Work with warranty technicians and manage spare parts inventory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve deployment efficiency and monitoring.
• Escalate issues to assist system admins in debugging Linux and hardware issues.

Skills

Datacenter experience

Server hardware

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Title: Data Center Technician
Location: Springfield, OH
Duration: Direct Hire
Compensation: $70k - 90k, paid hourly with overtime and benefits
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Data Center Technician

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Center Technician to keep our global fleet of GPU and CPU servers running at hyperscale performance while we expand into new edge regions worldwide.

• The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-driven professional with at least four years racking, cabling, debugging, and upgrading thousands of servers and switches in mission-critical colocation facilities, who can thrive under SLAs of 99.99%+ uptime and stay calm during incident response.
• This high-impact role entails end-to-end deployment and care of GPU-dense, liquid-cooled infrastructure—rack-and-stacking, cabling, swift hardware triage, warranty coordination, spare-parts ownership, and rapid escalation—while operating non-stop in a 24×7 environment.
• This is your opportunity to join our fast-growing team and leave your mark on the future of Cloud Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing and performing on-going maintenance on servers and network equipment. Including rack & stack of servers and switches, cabling, and physical configuration of devices.
• Responding to reported server, network, and infrastructure issues.
• Work with facility staff to ensure that power, cooling, and all other facility provided services are working properly; coordinate any maintenance, and ensure that any outages are addressed and escalated accordingly.
• Work through assigned tickets and work requests effectively, performs diagnosis and repairs to hardware. Replacement of server components such as CPU, memory, drives, motherboards, and network cables.
• Work with vendor warranty technicians to ensure that any warranty issues are resolved promptly and properly.
• Proactively identify issues and areas to approve efficiency and develop plans to resolve.
• Setup, maintain, and document spare parts inventory.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve deployment efficiency, automation, and monitoring.
• Escalating issues as needed to ensure prompt resolution by assisting system admins in debugging network, hardware, and Linux OS-related issues.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a datacenter as a technician or similar role installing, configuring, and troubleshooting server and network equipment.
• Experience with large scale network and server deployments.
• Firm understanding of GPU hardware and liquid cooled rack solutions.
• Ability to work independently to manage projects within the facility.
• Firm understanding of servers, network equipment, and datacenter facility services like power, cooling, and cross connections to service providers.
• Experience with troubleshooting, building, repairing, and upgrading servers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, collaborative nature, and a friendly can-do attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment and respond to incidents proactively.
• A strong desire and aptitude for solving problems.
• Ability to logically analyze and solve problems.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbbs.

About INSPYR Solutions Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.#IND-TELECOM

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