Data Center Technician- 3rd shift (Wednesday- Saturday)

Cologix, Inc.

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Cologix, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a detail-oriented Data Center Operations Technician to support operational activities within a 24x7 environment. This hands-on role includes customer support and operational monitoring, making precision and professionalism essential.

The ideal candidate will have experience in data center operations and structured cabling. Key responsibilities include monitoring alarms, maintaining documentation, and supporting physical network readiness.

Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience in data center operations is required.
Strong knowledge of copper and fiber media.
Ability to execute precise work in live customer environments.

Responsibilities

Execute remote hands services and customer support requests.
Maintain accurate documentation for operational activities.
Monitor security, environmental, and equipment alarms.

Skills

Data center operations

Structured cabling

Telecom

IT infrastructure

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or related certifications

Tools

Cable testing tools

Job description

About Our Company

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network‑neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier‑dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

About The Position

We are seeking a detail‑oriented, execution‑focused Data Center Operations Technician to support customer requests and day‑to‑day operational activity within a 24x7 colocation environment. This role is the primary hands‑on operational resource for remote hands services, structured cabling, interconnection support, physical‑layer validation, alarm response, and operational monitoring within the data center.

This is a fast‑moving, highly visible role that requires precision, professionalism, and strong judgment. You will support customer and carrier environments through cross‑connect installs, cable testing, equipment checks, server reboots, visual inspections, documentation updates, and operational response activities. You will also monitor alarms, perform rounds and readings, help maintain clean and orderly technical spaces, and escalated issues appropriately while working within defined procedures and domain boundaries.

Shift: 3nd Shift: Wednesday - Saturday 10:00pm - 8:00am

What You Do Daily

Execute remote hands services and customer support requests, including reboots, media swaps, visual inspections, cable tracing, and basic physical‑layer tasks
Install, test, label, and maintain structured copper and fiber cabling, patch panels, and cross‑connect infrastructure in accordance with site standards
Provision and troubleshoot customer and carrier interconnection services within defined physical‑layer scope
Monitor security, environmental, and equipment alarms, perform rounds and readings, validate field conditions, and escalated issues appropriately
Maintain accurate documentation for cross‑connects, connectivity paths, capacity tracking, and operational activities
Support physical network hardware readiness through rack‑and‑stack assistance, optic swaps, cable management, and visual checks
Help maintain data center cleanliness, orderly pathways, and operational discipline in technical spaces
Support controlled access and escort procedures within secure technical areas in accordance with site requirements
Participate in rotating 24x7 on‑call support and flexible scheduling as needed

What Makes You a Good Fit

Hands‑on experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecom, IT infrastructure, or a similar technical environment
Strong working knowledge of copper and fiber media, patching practices, cable testing, and physical‑layer troubleshooting
Ability to execute precise work in live customer environments without creating avoidable risk
Strong attention to detail in labeling, documentation, change control, and customer‑facing task execution
Ability to recognize environmental, equipment, or operational abnormalities and escalated clearly and appropriately
Comfortable working in a 24x7 environment where responsiveness, professionalism, and consistency matter

Leadership Profile

Brings strong execution discipline and follows procedures carefully in live production environments
Works with urgency while maintaining accuracy, documentation quality, and customer-impact awareness
Understands physical‑layer dependencies and knows when to act, when to verify, and when to elevate
Maintains professionalism in customer‑facing work and cross‑functional coordination
Supports operational readiness through reliability, flexibility, and attention to detail

What Success Looks Like

Customer requests and remote hands tasks are completed accurately, professionally, and on time
Cross‑connects, cabling, and physical‑layer work are clean, well‑documented, and reliable
Environmental, equipment, and security‑related issues are identified quickly and escalated with useful context
Documentation remains current and supports provisioning, troubleshooting, capacity planning, and audits
Technical spaces remain organized, safe, and ready to support ongoing operations
The site has confidence in the technician’s execution, responsiveness, and operational judgment

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or related certifications preferred
2+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecom, IT support, or a related field preferred
Experience working with copper and fiber cabling, patch panels, cross‑connects, and cable testing tools
Familiarity with remote hands services, ticketing systems, documentation practices, and customer support in a technical environment
Basic understanding of data center layouts, physical network topology, and interconnection environments
Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call rotations as needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document work clearly and escalated issues effectively

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to play a hands‑on role in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of a mission‑critical environment. You will help deliver the precise execution, responsiveness, and operational discipline that customers depend on every day.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at recruiting@cologix.com or call 720-940-2551.

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Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.

Cologix Employees Are Responsible For

Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy, and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards
Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS)
Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams
Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security and environmental performance

Benefits