Data Center Technician II Jacksonville

Cirrascale; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cirrascale Cloud Services seeks a Level 2 Data Center Technician to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, storage, and networking in our data centers in Jacksonville. You will be the escalation point for Level 1 techs and support OS and network troubleshooting, remote hands activities, and large-scale projects.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in data center environments, strong hardware troubleshooting, and Linux experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in data center or related IT infrastructure.
• Experience troubleshooting server hardware and enterprise infrastructure.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals, VLANs, and Ethernet technologies.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with RAID configurations, storage systems, and virtualization.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, and cable servers, storage systems, network equipment, and related infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and replace hardware components including drives, power supplies, memory, GPUs, RAID controllers, NICs, fans, and other server components.
• Perform firmware upgrades and hardware diagnostics.
• Assist with Linux OS installations, imaging, and basic configuration.
• Provide on-site remote hands support for remote engineers and customers.
• Maintain asset records and participate in inventory audits and updates.

Skills

Data center operations

Linux server administration

TCP/IP VLANs Ethernet

Server hardware troubleshooting

Remote hands

VMware/Hyper-V familiarity

Asset management

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

NetBox

Jira

Job description

Cirrascale Cloud Services provides high-performance cloud infrastructure purpose-built for deep learning, generative AI, and large-scale AI inference workloads. We specialize in dedicated GPU cloud solutions tailored to the unique needs of startups, research labs, and enterprise AI teams. Our mission is to accelerate AI innovation by combining powerful hardware with white-glove service and flexible, custom-built environments.

Position Summary

Cirrascale Cloud Services is seeking a Level 2 Data Center Technician to support the deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of server, storage, and networking infrastructure within our data center environments. The Level 2 Data Center Technician serves as a technical escalation point for Level 1 technicians and is responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex hardware issues, supporting operating system and network troubleshooting, performing remote hands activities, and assisting with large-scale infrastructure projects. This role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Hardware Installation and Maintenance

• Install, rack, stack, and cable servers, storage systems, network equipment, and related infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and replace hardware components including drives, power supplies, memory, GPUs, RAID controllers, NICs, fans, and other server components.
• Perform firmware upgrades and hardware diagnostics.
• Execute hardware decommissioning projects and validate data wipe procedures.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Level 1 Data Center Technicians.

Network and Connectivity Support

• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues using standard diagnostic tools and commands.
• Verify switch ports, VLAN assignments, transceivers, and physical connectivity.
• Perform cross-connects, patching, and cable management according to company standards.
• Support network deployment and upgrade projects.

Operating System Support

• Assist with Linux server installations, imaging, and basic configuration.
• Troubleshoot operating system boot issues and hardware-related system errors.
• Review logs and perform basic OS-level diagnostics.
• Support customer image deployment and validation activities.

Remote Hands Support

• Serve as the on-site resource for remote engineers and customers.
• Perform equipment power cycles, hardware replacements, console access, visual inspections, and troubleshooting activities.
• Execute maintenance activities while ensuring customer approvals and change management requirements are met.

Inventory and Asset Management

• Maintain accurate asset records within company systems.
• Perform physical audits and inventory validation.
• Manage shipping, receiving, and RMA processing activities.
• Ensure equipment is properly labeled, tracked, and documented.

Documentation and Process Improvement

• Maintain detailed ticket updates and technical documentation.
• Create and update operational procedures and runbooks.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of data center, server, IT infrastructure, or related technical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting server hardware and enterprise infrastructure.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals, VLANs, and Ethernet technologies.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with RAID configurations, storage systems, and virtualization platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GPU-based server environments.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms.
• Familiarity with NetBox, Jira, and asset management systems.
• Basic scripting experience with Bash, PowerShell, or Python.

Cirrascale Cloud Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

Salary Range

The base salary range for the Datacenter Technician II is $32-35/hr USD. This pay range reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay range for this job for the location for which it has been posted. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Why Join Cirrascale?

Join a growing team that’s pushing the boundaries of AI infrastructure. At Cirrascale, you’ll contribute to projects powering next-generation AI applications while working with top-tier hardware in a collaborative and innovative environment. From custom deployments to hands-on customer support, every role here plays a part in enabling breakthroughs in AI.