Data Center Technician III

Astreya Partners, LLC; Reston (VA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Astreya is seeking a Data Center Technician III in Reston, VA to install and rack hardware, tag assets, manage cables, and document processes. You will work under Site Operations leadership to ensure safe, reliable data center operations.

You should have 5–8 years of related experience, US citizenship with a valid passport/Real ID, strong English communication, and on-call readiness within one hour. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, mentoring junior staff, and supporting ticketing, device

Qualifications

• US citizenship required; must have US Passport and Real ID.
• 5–8 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to respond to On-Call requests within 1 hour.
• Experience cabling systems (power, copper, fiber) per ticket and SOP standards.
• Experience with CAT5e and CAT6 copper and multi-mode and single-mode fiber.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Understanding of data center best practices and security policies.

Responsabilités

• Install, move, and decommission hardware including cabinets, shelves, power strips, rails, cables, servers, storage, and other devices in the Data Center.
• Confirm and label devices, racks, and cables.
• Work in a standard ticketing system and communicate with customers clearly and promptly.
• Follow SOPs, Program Policies, Safety Policies, and Security Policies while meeting quality targets.
• May mentor less experienced team members; perform other duties as required.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

English (verbal & written)

On-call readiness

Networking fundamentals

Cable management

Hardware installation

Troubleshooting

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Copper/fiber testers

Cable testing equipment

Rack & stack tools

Description du poste

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.

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.

About Astreya

Astreya is a global IT managed services provider dedicated to creating technology solutions that are reliable and human-centered. We partner with the world’s most innovative organizations to optimize modern IT environments across the digital workplace, cloud, data, AI, and enterprise platforms. Our people are our strength. Across regions and roles, Astreyans bring deep expertise, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. We believe great technology starts with great humans, which is why we invest in learning, collaboration, and career growth. At Astreya, transparency, accountability, and trust guide how we work with each other and our customers. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to make an impact. Join us to build solutions that matter and shape the future of IT together. Onwards and upwards!