Data Center Technician: Odessa, TX

STN Inc; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage – Medical, Dental &amp

401(k) Plan

Unlimited PTO

Observed Holidays Paid

Cell Phone Allowance

Job summary

STN is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our infrastructure team in Odessa, TX. You’ll oversee installation, maintenance, and support of our data center environment, working hands-on with servers, storage, cabling, and monitoring systems in a security-first organization.

The role requires 4+ years in data center operations, strong hardware experience, and ability to travel up to 50%. You’ll coordinate with NOC and Platform Engineering, perform bring-up, burn-in tests, and maintain

Qualifications

• 4+ years in data center field engineering, deployment engineering, or systems integration.
• Hands-on hardware experience with servers, switches, and storage.
• Proficiency with structured cabling, power distribution, and DCIM tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in data center environments.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead rack-and-stack of GPU servers, switches, and storage at data center sites.
• Cable compute, storage, and high-speed networking per design.
• Configure BMC/iLO/iDRAC and perform firmware bring-up.
• Run burn-in tests including memory and GPU stress.
• Coordinate with NOC and Platform Engineering on cluster bring-up.
• Execute CAT procedures and document results.
• Maintain asset records and DCIM documentation.
• Troubleshoot hardware and power issues.
• Travel to Odessa, TX modular data center site.
• Manage RMA on site including swap-out and return paperwork.

Skills

4+ years data center experience

Hardware deployment & troubleshooting

Structured cabling & power

DCIM tools proficiency

Travel readiness up to 50%

Tools

DCIM software

IPMI/BMC tooling

Job description

Data Center Technician
Location: Onsite / Travel as Needed (Odessa, TX)
At STN , we don’t just adapt to the digital future, we engineer it. Our mission is to help organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving technology landscape through strategic insight, cutting-edge solutions, and a security-first mindset. We provide end-to-end services spanning cloud consulting, AI infrastructure, and enterprise security, enabling secure, scalable, and future-ready transformation.

As trusted advisors, we align IT investments with business outcomes that drive performance and growth, starting with deep strategic engagement and delivering tailored solutions built for long-term impact.

Our approach is innovation-led and rooted in cybersecurity, with a focus on leveraging the right technologies to solve real-world challenges. We invest in our people and foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and purpose because we believe empowered teams build transformative technology.

Overview
STN is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our infrastructure team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and support of our mission-critical data center environment in Chicago, Illinois. You’ll work hands‑on with hardware, cabling, monitoring systems, and server infrastructure, while collaborating with IT engineers to deliver reliable and secure services to our organization and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead rack-and-stack of GPU servers, switches, and storage at colocation and modular data center sites
• Cable compute, storage, and high-speed networking (InfiniBand and high-speed Ethernet) per the approved design
• Power on, configure BMC/iLO/iDRAC, and execute firmware/BIOS bring-up
• Run burn‑in tests including memory, GPU stress, NCCL, and benchmark sweeps
• Coordinate with NOC and Platform Engineering on cluster bring‑up and acceptance
• Execute customer acceptance testing (CAT) procedures and document results
• Maintain asset records, cable maps, rack elevations, and DCIM documentation
• Troubleshoot hardware, power, and physical‑layer issues
• Manage RMA execution on site including swap‑out, diagnostics, and return paperwork
• Travel to assigned data center sites including the Odessa, TX modular data center buildout

Experience & Qualifications

• 4+ years in data center field engineering, deployment engineering, or systems integration
• Strong hands‑on hardware experience with servers, top‑of‑rack switches, and storage
• Proficiency with structured cabling, power distribution, and DCIM tools
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work standing or in confined spaces in a data center environment

Preferred

• NVIDIA HGX or DGX deployment experience
• InfiniBand or 400G/800G Ethernet cabling experience
• CDCP, BICSI, or equivalent certification
• Experience with modular data center (MDC) deployments

Compensation

• Full‑Time, Exempt
• Salary Range: $80,000 – $85,000/year, DOE

Benefits

• Health Coverage – Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA Health and Dependent Care available
• 401(k) Plan
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Observed Holidays Paid
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Collaborative, growth-driven culture
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference verification. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.