Data Center Technician — On-Site, Certifications Welcome

Reboot Monkey; Durham (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a freelance Data Center Technician for an onsite role in Durham, United States. The position involves supporting critical infrastructure in data center facilities. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in data center operations, expert cabling skills, and strong troubleshooting abilities. The salary ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 per year, with benefits including health insurance and a professional development allowance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.
• Experience with rack and stack operations.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

Skills

Server and network equipment maintenance

Cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Documentation and communication skills

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE)

Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco)

Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA)

Tools

DCIM platforms

Job description

A technology company is seeking a freelance Data Center Technician for an onsite role in Durham, United States. The position involves supporting critical infrastructure in data center facilities. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in data center operations, expert cabling skills, and strong troubleshooting abilities. The salary ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 per year, with benefits including health insurance and a professional development allowance.