Data Center Technician III — Remote-Eligible (TX)

Ericsson; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is hiring a Data Center Services Technician to install, test, and maintain hyperscale data center infrastructure. You will execute rack-and-stack, cabling, PDUs, and provisioning with attention to safety and quality.

The role supports remote Texas work options and requires independent execution with collaboration when needed. You will document results, ensure accurate records, and escalate issues to senior staff.

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.
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and MOPs.

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 upscale design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

Skills

Data center operations

Structured cabling

Field services

IT infrastructure support

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification / vocational training

Job description

Ericsson is hiring a Data Center Services Technician to install, test, and maintain hyperscale data center infrastructure. You will execute rack-and-stack, cabling, PDUs, and provisioning with attention to safety and quality.

The role supports remote Texas work options and requires independent execution with collaboration when needed. You will document results, ensure accurate records, and escalate issues to senior staff.