Data Center Technician II

Flexential Corp.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life and AD&D

Short/Long-term disability

Flex PTO

Leave of Absence

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Rewards and Recognition Program

Job summary

Flexential Corp. is seeking a Data Center Technician II in Alpharetta, GA to provide 24/7 physical and technical support for customer environments. The role emphasizes monitoring power, cooling, and access, with strong focus on professional customer interaction and incident response.

Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years in IT or Data Center support, a high school diploma or equivalent, and hands-on experience with UPS, PDUs, generators, and HVAC, along with solid Windows and networking knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in a 24/7 production environment.
• Proficient understanding of Windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of networking concepts (routing/subnets).
• Familiar with building management systems and power/cooling infra.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ownership in audits and report findings to stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior technicians and document QA progress.
• Maintain customer relationships with prompt communications via phone and email.
• Monitor and troubleshoot critical infrastructure and raise escalations as needed.
• Perform security walkthroughs and enforce site access procedures.
• Log time spent on tasks and submit timesheets accurately.
• Follow Flexential Cabling Standards and assist with upgrades or tasks.

Skills

24/7 operations

Windows OS

Critical thinking

Networking basics

Customer communication

Towering uptime mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

UPS

PDUs

Generators

HVAC

Job description

The Data Center Technician II role is a 24x7x365, market-based position responsible for providing physical and technical support toFlexentialcustomers and resources. A clear understanding of facilities infrastructure, Windows operating systems, PC troubleshooting and management applications is expected in this role. A Data Center Technician II must be able to demonstrate the ability to representFlexential, both professionally and technically, during interactions with customers and internal resources in a calm and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate ownership and precision in executing standard auditing tasks, identifying when audits are needed, and reporting findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support DCT I’s and developing DCT II’s by assisting with documentation, report QA, and effective communication across operational systems including Power, OpsDB, ServiceNow, Access Logs, and Security Desk.
• Act as a trusted peer resource and role model, reinforcing Technical Operations best practices and helping others navigate tools, processes, and RACI documentation.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships by prioritizing satisfaction and professionalism; responds to customer phone calls and emails promptly and effectively.
• Monitor and help troubleshoot technical issues and alarms with Flexential Infrastructure. Comfortable with following ERP and Escalating to engineering staff in a fast-paced data center environment.
• Perform physical security walkthroughs, administration of security sign-in and badging procedures for all colocation customers, visitors, third parties and escorting them to designated work location while adhering and enforcing established company security standards.
• Track and document time spent on tasks and support cases including customer installations, site expansions, outages, and remote hands activities.
• Ensure accurate entry of Cap Labor on timesheets and timely completion and submission of all timesheets.
• Accurately follow Flexential Cabling Standards.
• Serve as an escalation resource for ServiceNow ticket analysis and execution, including rerouting and validating complex requests.
• Translate and verify instructions for scheduled Remote Hands tasks, ensuring alignment with customer environments and identifying discrepancies.
• Take on project lead responsibilities, like ownership, delegation, and setting deadlines, for provisioning tasks.
• Work through uncommon upgrade/replacement requests.
• Execute maintenance and PRJTASK requests with minimal guidance, demonstrating growing independence and technical confidence.
• Conduct site safety walkthroughs and contributes to emergency readiness efforts, including Go-Team participation and coordination with DCM/CIE.
• Exhibit clear understanding of critical infrastructure, including power systems (e.g., one-line diagrams), fire suppression, and cooling systems; confidently answers complex customer questions and articulates alerts and anomalies.
• Escalate issues appropriately, follows remediation instructions, and communicates clearly with DCM/CIE regarding alert details and resolution steps.
• Owns access control and monitoring responsibilities, including troubleshooting badge issues, running security reports, and ensuring compliance with badge visibility and group assignments.
• Supports operational reporting, including customer-specific and security-related documentation.
• Demonstrate reliability and flexibility in supporting 24x7x365 operations, including working varied shifts as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative, and resilient data center environment.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a 24/7 production environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Proficient understanding ofWindows and Microsoft operating systems.
• Knowledge of networking like Routing, Subnets, and Communication protocols.
• Technical aptitude and experience with building management systems, including UPS, generators, HVAC, PDUs, and a working understanding of AC and DC power.
• Knowledge of data center operations.
• 2-4 years of experience working within an IT or Data Center Support environment.
• High school diploma orequivalent.
• Familiarity with cable standards, such as 568A and Bpin-outs.
• Excellent verbal and writtencommunicationsskills.
• Proficient understanding of internal platforms and standard backup job troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail, making and keeping commitments and meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working within an IT or Data Center Support environment.
• Network+, Security+ or pursuing similar certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders and work aloft.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperature environments.
• Ability to maneuver pallet jacks.
• Ability to liftup to50 lbs.
• Ability to pull and install cabling.
• Limited travel may be required.

Base Pay Range:

The hourly salary offered for this position is estimated to be $20.00. However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications.

At Flexential, we value diversity and believe that different perspectives and unique skills make us stronger as a team. While we've outlined the qualities and skills we are looking for in this job posting, we understand that there may be attributes and abilities that aren't explicitly listed but could be a perfect fit for our team. We want to emphasize that you shouldn't hesitate to apply if you don't meet every requirement. We're enthusiastic about assembling a diverse team of individuals who bring various talents to the table. Your unique perspective and abilities may be just what we need to drive innovation and success. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in our environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits of working at Flexential

• Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term disability
• Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Rewards and Recognition Program

Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.

At this time, we are only able to employ individuals who reside and perform work in states where the company is authorized to do business and maintain employment registrations. We are currently unable to consider applicants who reside or will perform work in the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC.

Employees hired into Atlanta-area positions may be required to work onsite at least 30 hours per week, depending on business needs, role requirements, and assigned work location. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the hiring process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must reside in a state where the company maintains employment eligibility at the time of hire and throughout their employment. State eligibility may be subject to change based on business needs and regulatory requirements.

Flexential participates in the E-Verify program. Please click here for more information.

EEOC Statement:

Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As set forth in Flexential Corp.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.