Data Center Technician II - Cabling, Networking & Upgrades

NTT DATA, Inc.; Abernathy (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible spending or HSA

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our Amarillo, TX team. The role focuses on leading MAC operations, installing copper and fiber cabling, and performing structured cabling for new deployments.

The candidate will troubleshoot connectivity, coordinate with vendors, and support infrastructure upgrades while upholding cabling and racking standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computing or related field.
• Professional level certification in Data Centre technologies such as Cisco, NetApp, EMC (e.g. CCNP DC, ONTAP).
• 3+ years of experience building, deploying and supporting data center networking infrastructure.
• Experience with Nexus and MDS series switching and integration into server and storage technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead MAC operations and ensure compliance with cabling and racking standards.
• Run copper and fiber cabling, including labeling and documenting connections.
• Independently perform racking, stacking, and structured cabling for new deployments.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and hardware issues, including fiber diagnostics.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to support infrastructure upgrades.

Skills

Communication skills

Project planning

Ability to work under pressure

Active listening

Client-focused service

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Cisco/NetApp/EMC DC certifications (CCNP DC, ONTAP)

Tools

Nexus and MDS switches

Structured cabling tools

Fiber testing equipment

Cable labeling systems

Job description

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our Amarillo, TX team. The role focuses on leading MAC operations, installing copper and fiber cabling, and performing structured cabling for new deployments.

The candidate will troubleshoot connectivity, coordinate with vendors, and support infrastructure upgrades while upholding cabling and racking standards in a fast-paced environment.