Data Center Technician II: Infra & Cabling Specialist

Ericsson; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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, primarily in Plano, TX, with flexibility for other Texas locations.

You will perform rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment provisioning, while following safety and quality standards and collaborating with project teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure 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 power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned 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 field-replaceable unit (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

Data Center Ops

Structured Cabling

IT Infrastructure

Rack-and-Stack

OOB Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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, primarily in Plano, TX, with flexibility for other Texas locations.

You will perform rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment provisioning, while following safety and quality standards and collaborating with project teams and vendors.