Data Center Technician - AI Infrastructure

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training and certifications

Stable full-time schedule: Monday–Friday, 9-5

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Data Center Technician in South Carolina to support critical infrastructure in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on high-density GPU deployments and provides opportunities for technical development and career advancement.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in data center operations, with solid knowledge of server hardware and proven troubleshooting skills. Benefits include healthcare coverage and professional training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in AI data center environments.
• Solid understanding of server hardware, networking, and infrastructure.
• Ability to handle heavy equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain server, GPU, and network hardware.
• Manage equipment moves and decommissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues.

Skills

Data center operations experience

Server hardware knowledge

Networking knowledge

Hardware troubleshooting

Collaboration and communication

Job description

Join a large-scale data center supporting next-generation AI and GPU-driven workloads within a fast-growing, high-performance environment. The facility focuses on advanced infrastructure and high-density compute systems powering modern AI operations.

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Data Center Technician to support and maintain critical infrastructure within a highly technical, fast-paced environment. The role involves working closely with high-density GPU deployments and advanced data center systems while gaining hands‑on experience across cutting-edge AI infrastructure. This position offers strong technical development, exposure to large-scale operations, and clear opportunities for long‑term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain server, GPU, and network hardware, including racking, stacking, and cabling
• Manage equipment moves, site changes, and decommissioning activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and connectivity issues across critical systems
• Replace faulty components such as drives, RAM, power supplies, and GPUs
• Monitor system configuration, performance, and environmental conditions including cooling, power, and security
• Maintain structured, well‑documented cable infrastructure
• Respond to and manage incident tickets within defined SLAs

Skills/Must Have

• Proven experience in data center operations or similar environments, with a minimum of 2 years in AI data center environments
• Solid knowledge of server hardware, networking, and infrastructure systems
• Confident in hardware troubleshooting and component‑level repairs
• Comfortable working with ticketing systems and structured operational processes
• Physically able to handle heavy equipment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork

Location

• South Carolina (Onsite)

Benefits

• Exposure to cutting‑edge GPU infrastructure and large‑scale AI deployments
• Funded training and certifications to support professional development
• Clear path to technical leadership and career growth
• Stable full‑time schedule: Monday–Friday, 9–5 (40 hours/week) with occasional on‑call duties
• Healthcare benefits

Salary

• $70,000 – $85,000 per year