Data Center Technician L2

Milestone Technologies, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Technologies, Inc. in the Bay Area is seeking a Data Center Technician II to install, maintain, and support data center infrastructure including servers, storage, and network gear.

This role serves as escalation for Level I and ensures high availability, safety, and standard procedures. Responsibilities include racking and stacking equipment, performing hardware replacements, monitoring power and cooling, supporting deployments and migrations, and documenting activities for audits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure support, or related technical environments.
• Experience with server hardware, storage systems, and networking equipment.
• Knowledge of data center best practices, rack layouts, and cable management.
• Experience replacing hardware components and performing diagnostics.
• Ability to read technical documentation and follow detailed procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, cable, label, and decommission servers, storage arrays, network devices, and related equipment.
• Perform hardware break-fix activities, including replacement of components such as drives, memory, power supplies, GPUs, and network adapters.
• Execute planned maintenance activities and support infrastructure upgrades.
• Monitor data center health and environmental systems, including power, cooling, and rack space utilization.
• Support system deployments and migrations while minimizing operational impact.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

DCIM tools

Asset management systems

Ticketing platforms

Linux/Windows administration

Job description

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential. Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone’s best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed.

Job Overview

WILL ONLY CONSIDER BAY AREA LOCAL CANDIDATES

The Data Center Technician II is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of data center infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, network equipment, cabling, and related hardware. This role serves as an escalation point for Level I technicians and performs complex technical tasks while ensuring high availability, operational excellence, and adherence to data center standards and safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, cable, label, and decommission servers, storage arrays, network devices, and related equipment.
• Perform hardware break-fix activities, including replacement of components such as drives, memory, power supplies, GPUs, and network adapters.
• Execute planned maintenance activities and support infrastructure upgrades.
• Monitor data center health and environmental systems, including power, cooling, and rack space utilization.
• Support system deployments and migrations while minimizing operational impact.

Incident and Problem Resolution

• Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and infrastructure issues independently.
• Respond to incidents within established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Escalate unresolved issues to engineering teams and vendors as required.
• Perform root cause analysis and document findings for recurring issues.

Cabling and Infrastructure Management

• Install and maintain copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Ensure proper cable management, labeling, and documentation standards.
• Verify network and power connectivity for new and existing deployments.
• Maintain rack layouts, equipment inventories, and asset tracking systems.

Documentation and Process Compliance

• Create and update operational procedures, work instructions, and deployment documentation.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, incidents, and change records.
• Follow change management, security, and safety procedures.
• Maintain compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.

Team Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Level I technicians.
• Collaborate with network, systems, engineering, and facilities teams.
• Participate in project planning and implementation efforts.
• Support after-hours maintenance and on-call activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure support, or related technical environments.
• Experience with server hardware, storage systems, and networking equipment.
• Knowledge of data center best practices, rack layouts, and cable management.
• Experience replacing hardware components and performing diagnostics.
• Ability to read technical documentation and follow detailed procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale or hyperscale data centers.
• Familiarity with Dell, HPE, Cisco, Arista, Nvidia, Supermicro, or similar platforms.
• Experience with GPU-based infrastructure and high-performance computing environments.
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows server environments.
• Understanding of DCIM tools, asset management systems, and ticketing platforms.
• CompTIA Server+, Network+, A+, or equivalent certifications.

Technical Skills

• Server deployment and maintenance
• Hardware diagnostics and repair
• Fiber and copper cabling
• Network connectivity troubleshooting
• Asset and inventory management
• Data center power and cooling awareness
• Change management processes
• Basic Linux and Windows administration

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in raised-floor and rack environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and after-hours maintenance windows when required.

Compensation

• Estimated Pay Range: $21.15 - $32.00 USD
• Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Milestone we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work. We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for ouremployees butis also critical to our continued success.

Milestone Technologies provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, or local ordinance. Milestone also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.

We welcome the unique background, culture, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and perspectives you can bring to our global community. Our recruitment team is looking forward to meeting you.