Data Center Technician: Hands-On Server & Network Specialist

Atrium; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a Data Center Technician in San Jose, CA to support and maintain data center hardware and infrastructure. The role involves hands-on work with servers, network devices, and cabling to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have hands-on data center operations experience, hardware break-fix skills, and basic networking knowledge. Linux knowledge is a plus; high school diploma required, with certifications a bonus. Client-provided benefits available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with data center operations and rack-and-stack activities.
• Hardware installation, break-fix, and troubleshooting of server components and network equipment.
• Knowledge of fiber and copper cabling techniques.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts.
• Ability to work with network engineers and remote system admins.
• Strong communication to explain data center equipment and deployments.

Responsibilities

• Temporarily rack, stack, and cable servers or switches for remote config by network admins.
• Collaborate with Network Administrators to resolve server issues and upgrade hardware components.
• Install replacement parts and manage returns of defective equipment.
• Cable servers and network devices per wiring diagrams and validate connectivity.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot server issues with remote assistance.
• Perform server firmware upgrades and ensure approved versions.
• Conduct physical inspections and audits of servers and inventory.
• Support rack-and-stack, deployment/decommissioning, and hardware break-fix tasks.
• Assist with fiber and copper cabling and basic networking tasks.

Skills

Rack & stack

Server deployment

Troubleshooting

Fiber cabling

Networking basics

Communication

Team collaboration

Linux knowledge (pref.)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications or training in data center ops/IT infra (a plus)

Job description

Atrium is seeking a Data Center Technician in San Jose, CA to support and maintain data center hardware and infrastructure. The role involves hands-on work with servers, network devices, and cabling to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have hands-on data center operations experience, hardware break-fix skills, and basic networking knowledge. Linux knowledge is a plus; high school diploma required, with certifications a bonus. Client-provided benefits available.