Data Center Technician II: Cabling, Server Deploy & Ops

Ericsson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. Plano, TX is the primary location, with open options across Texas.

This role involves rack-and-stack, cabling, provisioning, testing, and ensuring safety and quality in every task. Ideal candidates have 1+ years in data center operations or IT infrastructure, and a high school diploma or technical certification.

Qualifications

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment according to designs and installation docs.
• Install, route, terminate copper and fiber cabling with proper labeling and cable management.
• Install rack PDUs, connect equipment to power sources, verify power and management connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.
• Execute basic testing and validation, including continuity testing and fiber verification.
• Perform MACD moves, adds, changes, disconnects and standard FRU replacements.
• Maintain installation records, test results, inventory, and as-built documentation.
• Identify escalation points for design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks.

Responsibilities

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment according to engineering designs and installation documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling while ensuring proper labeling, cable management, and adherence to quality standards.
• Install rack PDUs, connect equipment to power sources, and verify proper power and management connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.
• Execute basic testing and validation activities, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures.
• Perform moves, adds, changes, disconnects (MACD activities), and standard FRU replacements following approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and escalation design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

Skills

Server installation

Cable routing & termination

Rack and stack

OOB management

Testing & validation

MACD handling

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. Plano, TX is the primary location, with open options across Texas.

This role involves rack-and-stack, cabling, provisioning, testing, and ensuring safety and quality in every task. Ideal candidates have 1+ years in data center operations or IT infrastructure, and a high school diploma or technical certification.