Data Center Technician I - Hardware & On-Call Ops

Backblaze

Reston (VA)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 72,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for family
401K
RSU grants
ESPP
Flexible vacation
Maternity & paternity leave
MacBook Pro
Childcare bonus
Fertility support
Learning & development
Commuter benefits
Work-life balance

Job summary

Backblaze in the United States is seeking a Data Center Technician to manage and optimize our physical data center infrastructure. You will work hands-on with server hardware, networking gear, power and cooling systems, and cabling, ensuring reliable operations and on-call readiness.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in data center roles, Linux experience, and a proactive mindset. This full-time role offers competitive pay and strong benefits as part of Backblaze's commitment to open cloud

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in data center or server infrastructure roles.
  • Hands-on knowledge of server hardware and deployments.
  • Proficient with structured cabling, fiber optics, and patch panels.
  • Experience with Linux and basic scripting; excellent communication, time management, problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Hardware Deployment & Maintenance: maintain infrastructure, replace components, manage inventory.
  • Data Center Operations: act as Backblaze’s physical presence; on-call within an hour of facility.
  • Project Management: execute infrastructure projects from installation to production.
  • Incident response: respond to data center incidents and Jira tickets.

Skills

Data center experience
Server hardware
Structured cabling
Fiber optics
Linux scripting
Communication skills

Job description

Backblaze in the United States is seeking a Data Center Technician to manage and optimize our physical data center infrastructure. You will work hands-on with server hardware, networking gear, power and cooling systems, and cabling, ensuring reliable operations and on-call readiness.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in data center roles, Linux experience, and a proactive mindset. This full-time role offers competitive pay and strong benefits as part of Backblaze's commitment to open cloud

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