Data Center Technician & Infrastructure Opportunities | StarTech Networks Inc. | Multiple Locations, USA

StarTech Networks Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

StarTech Networks Inc. in multiple U.S. locations seeks a Data Center Technician to deploy, maintain, and support mission-critical data center infrastructure across facilities nationwide.

The role emphasizes server provisioning, hardware installation, structured cabling, and meticulous documentation. You will work across enterprise data center environments, manage power and cooling, perform hardware troubleshooting, and ensure safety and security protocols while collaborating with remote

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in data center operations or IT field support.
• Strong server racking, cabling, power management, and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of data center networking, fiber optics, patch panels.
• Eligible to work in the US (citizenship or green card).

Responsibilities

• Lead physical server deployments, racking, stacking, and securing equipment.
• Manage high-density power and cooling configurations.
• Perform structured copper and fiber optic cabling and patch mapping.
• Maintain asset inventories and document rack elevations.

Skills

Server hardware

Racking & cabling

Power management

Hardware troubleshooting

Data center networking

Fiber optics

Patch panels

Cross-functional communication

US citizenship/GC eligibility

Lifting & physical work

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

VMware ESXi

Hyper-V

Linux

Job description

Position Summary

StarTech Networks Inc. is actively seeking motivated, qualified, and technical professionals interested in building a long-term career in the rapidly growing Data Center industry across multiple locations in the United States (including Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Tulsa, OK; Council Bluffs, IA; Chattanooga, TN; and Columbus, OH). In this critical long-term contract opportunity, you will be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and supporting mission-critical data center infrastructure, hardware components, and network connectivity. You will leverage your strong background in data center operations, server racking/stacking, cable management, and hardware troubleshooting to deliver uncompromised facility uptime. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, long-term stability, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global IT infrastructure and staffing enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Data Center Technician supporting nationwide facilities via StarTech Networks Inc., you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of server provisioning, hardware installation, structured cabling, and infrastructure maintenance. Your day-to-day responsibilities include executing physical server deployments, managing high-density power and cooling configurations, handling structured copper and fiber optic cabling, and diagnosing hardware failures. You will perform root cause analysis, maintain meticulous asset inventories, and ensure strict adherence to safety and security protocols across enterprise data center environments. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements via direct email to Yatharth Sharma at [e-mail], ensure compliance with U.S. citizenship or Green Card eligibility requirements, and coordinate seamless execution across multiple data center sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute physical installation, racking, stacking, and securing of enterprise servers, switches, routers, and storage arrays.
• Perform structured copper and fiber optic cabling, patching, cable routing, and port mapping adhering to industry standards.
• Monitor, diagnose, and troubleshoot server hardware failures, power distribution units (PDUs), and cooling infrastructure.
• Conduct rigorous hardware component replacements, memory upgrades, hard drive swaps, and power supply maintenance.
• Maintain accurate asset management databases, hardware inventories, and detailed documentation of rack elevations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with remote engineering teams, network operations centers (NOC), and facility managers.
• Ensure strict adherence to data center safety protocols, environmental thresholds, and security compliance standards.
• Support long-term infrastructure expansion and migration projects across multiple regional data center facilities.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of professional hands‑on experience in data center operations, server hardware maintenance, or IT field support.
• Strong practical proficiency in server racking, structured cabling, power management, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data center networking, fiber optic connectors, transceivers, and patch panels.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional communication skills.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility: U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders only.
• Availability for long-term contract assignments across designated U.S. data center locations.
• Strong physical capability to lift equipment, work in raised‑floor environments, and manage rigorous deployment schedules.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional vendor or industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, BICSI Technician, or Data Center Certified Professional – DCCP).
• Experience with DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) software and ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira).
• Familiarity with server virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi, Hyper‑V) and Linux operating systems.
• Prior professional working experience in hyper‑scale cloud or enterprise colocation data center facilities.

Application Information

• Recruiter: StarTech Networks Inc. Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Rachit Mahajan (Head of Service Delivery) / Yatharth Sharma (Technical Recruiter)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Application URL: https://www.startechnetworks.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Long-Term U.S. Infrastructure Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Multiple Data Center Openings)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 14 Days
• Contract Duration: Long-Term Contract / Multi-Site Assignments (USA)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for these Data Center opportunities at StarTech Networks, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands‑on server racking, fiber cabling, and hardware troubleshooting experience, and clearly states your U.S. citizenship or Green Card status.