Data Center Technician II — Hands-on Upgrades & On-Call

Covestic

Hillsboro (OR)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 82,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Covestic is seeking a Data Center Technician II to install, maintain, and troubleshoot data center infrastructure. You will support servers, storage, and network devices, and act as escalation for Level I technicians.

Responsibilities include hardware replacement, planned maintenance, and documentation of procedures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in after-hours maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
2-4 years of data center operations or related IT infrastructure experience.
Experience with server hardware, storage, and networking equipment.
Knowledge of data center best practices, rack layouts, and cable management.
Experience replacing hardware components and performing diagnostics.
Ability to read technical documentation and follow detailed procedures.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Install, rack, stack, cable, label, and decommission servers and related equipment.
Perform hardware break-fix like drive, memory, power supply, GPU replacements.
Execute planned maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
Monitor data center health, power, cooling, and rack space.
Support deployments and migrations with minimal impact.
Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and infrastructure issues.
Escalate issues to engineering/vendors when needed.
Document root cause analyses for recurring issues.
Install and maintain copper and fiber cabling.
Ensure proper cable management and documentation.