Data Center Technician — Freelance On-Site

Reboot Monkey; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a Data Center Technician to install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment in a freelance, on-site role. You will work closely with engineering and operations teams to keep critical infrastructure running smoothly.

Applicants should have 3+ years of data center operations experience, expert cabling skills, and strong problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of power distribution, UPS systems, rack and stack, and ITIL practices will be a

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions; monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

Skills

Server maintenance and config

Structured cabling

Troubleshooting

Rack and stack operations

Documentation & communication

Capacity planning

On-call readiness

Education

CDCP/CDCS/CDCE certifications

Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco)

Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA)

ITIL practices (preferred)

Tools

DCIM platforms

Job description

Reboot Monkey in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a Data Center Technician to install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment in a freelance, on-site role. You will work closely with engineering and operations teams to keep critical infrastructure running smoothly.

Applicants should have 3+ years of data center operations experience, expert cabling skills, and strong problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of power distribution, UPS systems, rack and stack, and ITIL practices will be a