Data Center Technician: Hands-On Infra & Networking

UST; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

UST is hiring a hands-on Data Center Technician to support day-to-day data center infrastructure operations in Colorado. You will perform rack-and-stack, hardware startups, and provide L1 physical connectivity support across Cisco/Aruba networks, with focus on HPE/Dell servers and cabling.

The role requires lifting 50+ lbs, knowledge of ITIL processes, and the ability to coordinate with remote engineering teams. Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits and a strong compensation range.

Qualifications

• Requires hardware proficiency and basic networking knowledge with strict adherence to safety/operational protocols (ITIL).
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work on ladders or under raised floors.
• Familiarity with server vendors (HPE, Dell, Aruba, Cisco) and cabling types (LC/SC Fiber, RJ45).

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for servers, storage, network equipment, racks, and data center infrastructure.
• Rack, stack, install, remove and inspect IT equipment.
• Perform hardware startup/shutdown per procedures.
• Support enterprise hardware such as HPE and Dell servers.
• Assist remote teams with physical troubleshooting and component identification.
• Provide Layer 1 / physical connectivity support for network infrastructure.
• Work with Cisco and Aruba networking equipment.
• Install, trace, label and troubleshoot network cabling.

Skills

Hardware proficiency

Networking basics

Safety procedures

ITIL familiarity

Tools

Crash carts

Cable testers

Label makers

Hand tools

Job description

UST is hiring a hands-on Data Center Technician to support day-to-day data center infrastructure operations in Colorado. You will perform rack-and-stack, hardware startups, and provide L1 physical connectivity support across Cisco/Aruba networks, with focus on HPE/Dell servers and cabling.

The role requires lifting 50+ lbs, knowledge of ITIL processes, and the ability to coordinate with remote engineering teams. Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits and a strong compensation range.