Data Center Technician L2

IS3 Solutions; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IS3 Solutions is seeking a Data Center Technician in Reno, NV to perform rack, stack, and cable installs of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems. You will follow runbooks, validate hardware, and ensure proper airflow and cable management.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on data center experience, strong understanding of server and network rack layouts, structured cabling, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Familiarity with ESD and precise documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on data center experience performing rack & stack.
• Strong understanding of: Server and network rack layouts
• Structured cabling (fiber & copper)
• Experience installing enterprise servers (Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or equivalent).
• Ability to read rack elevation diagrams and deployment instructions.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined rack environments.
• Familiarity with ESD procedures and safe handling of sensitive hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems.
• Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and ensure proper airflow and cable management.
• Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper network cabling
• Assist with hardware moves, adds, and changes (MACs) across data center floors.
• Follow detailed deployment runbooks and engineering documentation.
• Conduct basic hardware validation, LED/port checks, and physical troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking, labeling, and documentation in internal tools.
• Partner with Data Center Engineers and Network teams during deployments and migrations.
• Adhere strictly to ESD, safety, and security protocols.
• Support decommissioning and removal of end-of-life hardware.

Skills

Rack & Stack

Structured cabling

Server installation

Network hardware

Reading diagrams

ESD procedures

Asset documentation

Job description

• Perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems.
• Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and ensure proper airflow and cable management.
• Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper network cabling
• Assist with hardware moves, adds, and changes (MACs) across data center floors.
• Follow detailed deployment runbooks and engineering documentation.
• Conduct basic hardware validation, LED/port checks, and physical troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking, labeling, and documentation in internal tools.
• Partner with Data Center Engineers and Network teams during deployments and migrations.
• Adhere strictly to ESD, safety, and security protocols.
• Support decommissioning and removal of end-of-life hardware.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on data center experience performing rack & stack.
• Strong understanding of:
• Server and network rack layouts
• Structured cabling (fiber & copper)
• Experience installing enterprise servers (Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or equivalent).
• Ability to read rack elevation diagrams and deployment instructions.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined rack environments.
• Familiarity with ESD procedures and safe handling of sensitive hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in hyperscale or GPU-dense data centers.
• Exposure to high-performance computing environments.
• Knowledge of hot/cold aisle containment best practices.
• Experience supporting large-scale hardware refreshes or migrations.
• Basic Linux familiarity (helpful but not required).