Data Center Technician, Level 2

Cognizant; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Cognizant is hiring a Data Center Technician, Level 2, to work full-time at our Sparks, NV location. The role involves rack & stack of servers, cabling, hardware installation/relocation/decommissioning, and troubleshooting across data center components.

Expect to collaborate with network admins and handle firmware updates and IP configurations. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a Data Centre.
• Hands on experience with Data Centre Core Components.
• Hands-on Troubleshooting & Break-Fix Skills.
• Cabling & Documentation Discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack & stack of servers, network devices, and storage equipment.
• Handle cabling (fiber & copper) including labeling and cable management.
• Support installation, relocation, and decommissioning of hardware.
• Troubleshoot a variety of servers and isolate the problem that the server is encountering.
• Order replacement parts and install them in servers and ship back the defective part to their respective vendors.
• Update firmware on servers to ensure the latest version is installed.
• Configure IP addresses and default login credentials on servers.
• Reach out and assist network admins on issues with servers or switches, including cable changes and component upgrades.
• Temporarily rack and stack a server or switch for remote configuration access.
• Assist network admins who request specific server/switch support.

Skills

Data center operations

Troubleshooting

Cable management

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

We are seeking a Data Center Technician, Level 2 support for a full‑time opportunity working out of our client office in Sparks, NV.

About Cognizant’s CIS Practice

Cognizant’s CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.

In This Role, You Will

• Perform rack & stack of servers, network devices, and storage equipment.
• Handle cabling (fiber & copper) including labeling and cable management.
• Support installation, relocation, and decommissioning of hardware.
• Troubleshoot a variety of servers and isolate the problem that the server is encountering.
• Order replacement parts and install them in servers and ship back the defective part to their respective vendors.
• Update firmware on servers to ensure the latest version is installed.
• Configure IP addresses and default login credentials on servers.
• Reach out and assist network admins on any issues they are having with a server that can range from: replacing broken or damaged cables, re-routing cables to different ports on the server or switch, replacing optics on both server and switch ports, changing out parts and installing upgraded versions of those parts in servers.
• Temporarily rack and stack a server or switch in a cabinet and cable it so the network admin can remotely log in and run configurations on device.
• Assist network admins who reach out requesting specific assistance with servers or switch.

Qualification

• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a Data Centre.
• Hands on experience with Data Centre Core Components.
• Hands-on Troubleshooting & Break-Fix Skills.
• Cabling & Documentation Discipline.

Compensation

We are offering between $63,000 – $73,000. Applications will be accepted until May 22, 2026.

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.