Data Center Technician: 24/7 Critical Infra

Cologix

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 45,000

Full time

8 days ago
Application generator

An application made for this job — a tailored resume and cover letter that speak straight to the posting.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid Life Insurance
Health savings account
Retirement Plan (employer match)
Mental Wellness Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Long-Term Disability
EAP

Job summary

Cologix is seeking a Datacenter Technician in New York to oversee daily operations and maintenance of our datacenter infrastructure. You will install, test, and maintain telecom equipment, cabinets, cross-connects, and power circuits, while coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure uptime and compliance with industry standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with power, cooling, and network gear, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced 24x7 environment.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years’ experience in similar critical facilities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Telecommunication, work experience considered in lieu of degree
  • Strong knowledge of Inside Plant (ISP) disciplines; fibre optic and electrical cabling conforming to telecom standards.
  • Experience with latest generation transport gear and critical infrastructure (Generators, HVAC, high-voltage electrical systems, DC Power Plants).
  • Strong IT systems knowledge including servers and network systems.
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced 24x7 environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage installs against aggressive schedules.
  • Adhere to cabling and documentation best practices per TIA-942 and BICSI.
  • Install cable runs, patch panels, cross connects.
  • Install, test, and maintain DS0 through OC12 services.
  • Assist troubleshooting during events or equipment failures.
  • Validate equipment condition and PM schedules for generators and cooling.
  • Coordinate with vendors for preventive maintenance and large installs.
  • Maintain site documentation of cross-connects and power circuits.
  • Provide customer and vendor coordination for uptime.
  • Support pre-sales engineering and post-incident reviews.

Skills

Autonomous
Communication skills
IT systems
MS Office
ISP cabling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Telecommunication
BICSITechnician Credential (preferred)

Tools

Generators
HVAC systems
DC Power Plants

Job description

Cologix is seeking a Datacenter Technician in New York to oversee daily operations and maintenance of our datacenter infrastructure. You will install, test, and maintain telecom equipment, cabinets, cross-connects, and power circuits, while coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure uptime and compliance with industry standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with power, cooling, and network gear, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced 24x7 environment.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Evening Data Center Technician: Fiber & Cabling Expert
Evening Data Center Technician: Fiber & Cabling Expert

Cologix • Columbus (OH)

On-site
USD 42,000 - 62,000
Data Center Operations Technician — Hands-on 24x7
Data Center Operations Technician — Hands-on 24x7

Cologix, Inc. • Emeryville (CA)

On-site
USD 60,000 - 80,000
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan with employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
+1
Night-Shift Data Center Technician – 24/7 On‑Call
Night-Shift Data Center Technician – 24/7 On‑Call

Cologix • Ashburn (VA)

On-site
USD 41,328 - 50,971
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan with employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Data Center Technician: 24/7 Ops & Customer Support
Data Center Technician: 24/7 Ops & Customer Support

netrality-careers • Indianapolis (IN)

On-site
USD 55,000 - 75,000
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Disability insurance (short/long-term)
+4
24/7 Data Center Technician: Operations & Client Support
24/7 Data Center Technician: Operations & Client Support

Netrality Properties, LP • Indianapolis (IN)

On-site
USD 48,000 - 66,000
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
+6
Data Center Technician- 2nd Shift (Wednesday- Saturday)
Data Center Technician- 2nd Shift (Wednesday- Saturday)

Webhosting • Columbus (OH)

On-site
USD 45,000 - 65,000
Data Center Technician – Onsite, 24x7 Infra Support
Data Center Technician – Onsite, 24x7 Infra Support

Cognizant • San Antonio (TX)

On-site
USD 52,000 - 77,000
2nd Shift Data Center Technician - Edge & Cabling Expert
2nd Shift Data Center Technician - Edge & Cabling Expert

Webhosting • Columbus (OH)

On-site
USD 45,000 - 65,000
Data Center Technician - 24/7 Operations & Customer Support
Data Center Technician - 24/7 Operations & Customer Support

Netrality Properties, LP • Kansas City (MO)

On-site
USD 60,000 - 75,000
Data Center Operations Technician
Data Center Operations Technician

Netrality • Kansas City (MO), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 42,000 - 64,000
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life, disability & AD&D
Parental leave & fertility support
+3