Data Center Technician: On-Site Cabling & Deployment

Ericsson; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise data centers. You will perform rack-and-stack, cabling, equipment provisioning, testing, and operational tasks following safety and customer standards.

The role requires 1+ years in data center ops or IT infrastructure, with experience in structured cabling and reading diagrams and MOPs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in data center operations or IT infrastructure.
• Experience with structured cabling and copper/fiber cabling practices.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, installation documentation, and MOPs.
• Willingness to travel 50–100% and maintain safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation.
• Provide provisioning, testing, and operational support in data center environments.
• Follow safety, Ericsson, and customer standards in all tasks.
• Coordinate with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers as needed.

Skills

Data center ops

Structured cabling

IT infra support

Networking gear

Rack-and-stack

MOPs reading

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Job description

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise data centers. You will perform rack-and-stack, cabling, equipment provisioning, testing, and operational tasks following safety and customer standards.

The role requires 1+ years in data center ops or IT infrastructure, with experience in structured cabling and reading diagrams and MOPs.