Data Center Technician — On-Site, Flexible Contract

Reboot Monkey; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance work in Secaucus, United States. This on-site position involves supporting mission-critical infrastructure, including hardware installations and troubleshooting. Candidates should have 2+ years in data center environments and strong cabling skills. An ideal candidate will possess relevant data center or network certifications and be able to lift 50+ lbs. Competitive hourly rates ranging from $25 to $35 based on experience are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience.
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro).
• Familiarity with major colocation providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues.
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes.

Skills

Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single‑mode/multi‑mode fiber)

Professional communication skills in English

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, or similar)

Network certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+)

Tools

Screwdrivers

Cable testers

Label makers

Fiber inspection equipment

Job description

A leading technology service provider is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance work in Secaucus, United States. This on-site position involves supporting mission-critical infrastructure, including hardware installations and troubleshooting. Candidates should have 2+ years in data center environments and strong cabling skills. An ideal candidate will possess relevant data center or network certifications and be able to lift 50+ lbs. Competitive hourly rates ranging from $25 to $35 based on experience are offered.