Data Center Technician II — Rack & Cabling Specialist

Ericsson; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson seeks a Data Center Services Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise data centers in Denver. You will perform rack-and-stack tasks, cabling, equipment provisioning, testing, and ensure work meets Ericsson and customer standards.

The role requires 1+ years in data center operations or related IT infrastructure, familiarity with copper/fiber cabling, and ability to read documents and MOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience required.
• 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.
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.

Responsibilities

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure according to designs and installation documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling with proper labeling and cable management.
• Install rack PDUs, connect equipment to power sources, and verify power connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and OOB management connections.
• Execute basic testing and validation activities, including continuity testing and fiber verification.
• Perform MACD activities and standard FRU replacements following procedures.
• Maintain installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and elevate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

Skills

Data center ops

Structured cabling

Telecommunications

IT infrastructure

Rack-and-stack

Cable labeling

MOP interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ericsson seeks a Data Center Services Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise data centers in Denver. You will perform rack-and-stack tasks, cabling, equipment provisioning, testing, and ensure work meets Ericsson and customer standards.

The role requires 1+ years in data center operations or related IT infrastructure, familiarity with copper/fiber cabling, and ability to read documents and MOPs.