Data Center Technician – Cabling, Racks & Ops

Ericsson; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise data centers. You will perform rack-and-stack tasks, cabling installations, equipment provisioning, testing, and provide operational support with emphasis on safety and quality.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and collaboration with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years in data center ops, cabling, or IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, and networking gear.
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling and basic optical concepts.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, MOPs, and installation docs.

Responsibilities

• Execute rack-and-stack activities.
• Install and test structured cabling.
• Provision equipment and perform testing.
• Provide operational support while adhering to safety and standards.

Skills

Data center operations

Data center hardware

Copper & fiber cabling

Read engineering docs

Rack & stack

Attention to detail

Collaboration across teams

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification / vocational training

Tools

Cable testing equipment

Rack systems

Structured cabling tools

Job description

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise data centers. You will perform rack-and-stack tasks, cabling installations, equipment provisioning, testing, and provide operational support with emphasis on safety and quality.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and collaboration with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers.