Data Center Technician III

Astreya; Denver, Reston (CO, VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a Data Center Technician III to install, rack, label, and cabling in the Denver data center. You will maintain hardware, document processes, and communicate in ticketing systems while following SOPs and safety policies.

You should have 5–8 years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, strong networking knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. On-site role with potential cross-site support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–8 years of related experience or training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to respond to On-Call within 1 hour.
• Experience cabling systems per SOP and ticket requirements.
• Knowledge of copper and fiber testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, move, and decommission hardware in the data center.
• Label devices, racks, cables, and components.
• Follow SOPs and security policies; document procedures.
• Communicate clearly with customers in ticketing system.
• Mentor less experienced team members as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

On-call readiness

Verbal and written English

Hardware proficiency

Cable management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAT5e/CAT6 copper

Fiber testers

MS Office

Job description

## Data Center Technician IIIApply: Denver, CO: Reston, VA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 20, 2026 (15 days left to apply): R0018219**What this Job Entails:** The Data Center Technician III is responsible for the installation of hardware into racks, asset tagging and scanning, cabling, data center maintenance, documenting processes and server installations. **Scope:*** Works on assignments that require considerable judgment and initiative. Makes recommendations for solutions* Works within guidelines and takes ownership of results. May act as a mentor to less experienced team members. **Your Roles and Responsibilities:*** Responsible for installing, moving, and decommissioning hardware including cabinets, shelves, power strips, rails, fiber/copper/other cables and cable management, servers, storage, and other devices in the Data Center.* Confirm and label devices, rack and cables.* Work in a standard ticketing system, providing clear, timely, and appropriate customer communications.* Work under the direction of Site Operations Supervisor and/or Operations Manager) and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Program Policies, Safety Policies, and Security Policies, while meeting requirements for quality and quantity of work.* Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position **Required Qualifications/Skills:*** Must be a US Citizen, no dual citizenship.* Must have US Passport and Real ID* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 5 to 8 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience* Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise* Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English* Ability to respond to any On-Call request within 1 hour, while on-call.* Experience cabling systems (power/copper/fiber/other) correctly based on ticket requirements and SOP standards* Experience working with CAT5e and CAT6 copper cable and multi-mode and single-mode fiber* Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities, conditions, and circumstances* Strong organization skills* Working knowledge of computer hardware* Understanding of networking components and infrastructures* Knowledge of copper and fiber testers* Excellent troubleshooting skills* Understanding of Data Center best practices (i.e. basic fault tolerance, cable routing, calculating power usage)* Experience with cable management and knowledge of how to run fiber and copper in a data center* Knowledge of Data-Center electrical, HVAC, and bandwidth infrastructures as well as fiber/copper topologies* Able to operate material handling equipment – server lifts, pallet jacks, and forklifts (if certified)* Proficiency working with standard desktop PC tools and applications, such as MS Office, MS Outlook, web browsers, etc.* Ability to learn new software* Must provide own transportation to work locations **Preferred Qualifications:****Certifications in Data Center technologies are desired*** Experience leading small teams* Hands on experience in data center infrastructures* Working knowledge of networking components and infrastructures, including Wi-Fi **Physical Demand & Work Environment:*** Physically assist in moving and racking equipment.* Able to safely lift and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds* Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing* Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment* Must be able to use a computer* Must have the ability to communicate effectively* Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers **Salary Range**$28.76 - $45.40 USD (Hourly)* *Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.** *Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.*