Data Center Technician

UST; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

UST is seeking a Data Center Technician to support large-scale data center environments in Winston-Salem, NC. You will install and configure server hardware, perform diagnostics, manage rack and stack, cabling, and asset lifecycle, and automate tasks with PowerShell and Python.

You will ensure safety compliance, SLA adherence, accurate documentation, and strong customer service in mission-critical operations, collaborating across network and infrastructure teams.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in large-scale data center environments.
• Strong Windows OS administration and system skills.
• Experience with network support, infrastructure, and design.
• Incident management, escalation, and ticket handling.
• Hardware lifecycle management including install, refresh, and decommissioning.
• Scripting: PowerShell, Python, and Bash for automation.
• Safety compliance, SLA adherence, documentation, and customer service.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and commission server hardware in data centers.
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Rack and stack, cabling, labeling, grounding checks, QA.
• Support server decommissioning and asset lifecycle.
• Automate tasks with PowerShell and Python.
• Manage service tickets and meet SLA/KPI targets.
• Create and maintain technical docs, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with network and operations teams to resolve incidents.
• Maintain data center inventory and support change management.
• Perform server maintenance and quality checks.
• Follow safety training and compliance standards.

Skills

Data center experience

Windows OS

Network support

Incident management

Hardware lifecycle

PowerShell

Python

Bash scripting

Documentation

Customer service

Safety compliance

SLA adherence

Troubleshooting

Teamwork/communication

Education

CompTIA A+ (preferred)

CompTIA Server+ (preferred)

CCENT/CCNA (preferred)

MCP/MCSE (preferred)

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Job description

United States, North Carolina, Winston-Salem

UST is seeking a Data Center Technician to support large-scale data center environments, including server deployment, hardware diagnostics, troubleshooting, rack and stack operations, cabling, and infrastructure maintenance. The ideal candidate brings experience in Windows environments, network support, incident management, and hardware lifecycle management, and is skilled in PowerShell, Python, and Bash scripting. The role places a strong focus on safety compliance, SLA adherence, technical documentation, and exceptional customer service in mission-critical environments.

What You'll Do

• Install, configure, and commission server hardware in enterprise data center environments, following deployment standards and operational procedures.
• Perform hardware diagnostics and troubleshooting, reducing downtime through rapid fault isolation and component replacement.
• Execute rack and stack activities, including cable management, labeling, grounding verification, and post-deployment quality checks.
• Support server decommissioning, hardware refresh projects, and asset lifecycle management.
• Use PowerShell and Python scripts to automate routine administrative and reporting tasks.
• Manage service tickets while achieving SLA and KPI targets.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and operations teams to support data center initiatives and incident resolution.
• Maintain data center inventory and support change management.
• Perform server maintenance and quality assurance checks.
• Follow safety compliance standards and complete required safety training.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

Required

• Five years of experience supporting large-scale data center environments.
• Experience with Windows operating systems and system administration.
• Experience with network support, network infrastructure support, and network design and implementation.
• Experience with incident management, escalation, and ticket management systems.
• Experience with hardware lifecycle management, including server installation, staging, refresh, and decommissioning.
• Skilled in PowerShell, Python, and Bash scripting for automation and operational efficiency.
• Strong focus on safety compliance, grounding, SLA and KPI adherence, technical documentation, and exceptional customer service in mission-critical environments.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and accountability.

Preferred

• CompTIA A+ certification.
• CompTIA Server+ certification.
• CCENT or CCNA certification.
• MCP or MCSE certification.

Location & Compensation

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: North Carolina

Compensation Range: $50,000 - $75,000

Who We Are

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients' organizations-delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact-touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part‑time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

As part of our recruitment process, UST may use AI or automated tools to support activities such as application screening, scheduling, or interview assistance. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Where applicable law requires it, further notice will be provided separately.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.