Data Center Technician: AI-Driven Hardware & Networking

CrowdStrike; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Wellness programs

Generous vacation

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Office culture

Great Place to Work Certified

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our team in Wenatchee, WA. This on-site role focuses on installing and configuring data center hardware while maintaining operational efficiency, with an emphasis on Linux, networking, and hardware best practices.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in production data centers, strong CLI skills, and hands-on fiber, cable management, and server/network experience. Occasional off-hours may be required in a fast‑paced, security‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience supporting production data centers.
• Comfortable using a command line interface (CLI).
• Hands-on experience installing fiber optic cabling.
• Basic understanding of power cabling and PDUs (Power Distribution Units).
• Familiarity with Linux and other network operating systems.
• Familiar with server, storage, and network technologies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Must be able to work on-site in Wenatchee, WA.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installation, configuration, and testing of data center equipment.
• Perform server and network upgrades within a production data center.
• Run fiber optic and copper cabling to support growing infrastructure.
• Maintain proper cable documentation and cable management standards.
• Conduct server configuration and Layer 2 network configuration.
• Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues.
• Follow data center best practices and security protocols.
• Assist with inventory management and asset tracking.
• Participate in data center expansion builds outs.

Skills

CLI usage

Fiber cabling

PDU knowledge

Linux

Networking

Server hardware

Storage systems

Team collaboration

On-site work

AI experience

Physical fitness

Job description

CrowdStrike is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our team in Wenatchee, WA. This on-site role focuses on installing and configuring data center hardware while maintaining operational efficiency, with an emphasis on Linux, networking, and hardware best practices.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in production data centers, strong CLI skills, and hands-on fiber, cable management, and server/network experience. Occasional off-hours may be required in a fast‑paced, security‑driven environment.