Data Center Technician II - Hardware & Networking Pro

Milestone Technologies, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician II in Hillsboro, OR to install, maintain, and troubleshoot data center infrastructure including servers, storage, and networking gear. You will mentor Level I technicians and ensure high availability and safety standards.

The role emphasizes complex technical tasks, incident resolution, and documentation, with after-hours support as required. An associate degree and 2–4 years’ relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure support, or related technical environments.
• Experience with server hardware, storage systems, 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, storage arrays, network devices, and related equipment.
• Perform hardware break-fix activities, including replacement of components such as drives, memory, power supplies, GPUs, and network adapters.
• Execute planned maintenance activities and support infrastructure upgrades.
• Monitor data center health and environmental systems, including power, cooling, and rack space utilization.
• Support system deployments and migrations while minimizing operational impact.
• Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and infrastructure issues independently.
• Respond to incidents within SLAs and escalate when needed.
• Create and update deployment documentation and change records.

Skills

Server hardware

Storage systems

Networking equipment

Rack layouts

Cable management

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Linux

Windows server

Education

Associate degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

DCIM tools

Asset management systems

Ticketing platforms

Linux

Windows Server

Job description

Milestone Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician II in Hillsboro, OR to install, maintain, and troubleshoot data center infrastructure including servers, storage, and networking gear. You will mentor Level I technicians and ensure high availability and safety standards.

The role emphasizes complex technical tasks, incident resolution, and documentation, with after-hours support as required. An associate degree and 2–4 years’ relevant experience are expected.