Data Center Technician - On-Site in Aurora | Certification Sponsorship

Reboot Monkey; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Aurora, IL is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our on-site team. This full-time role focuses on maintaining critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities, with responsibilities spanning server and network equipment maintenance, structured cabling, and environmental monitoring.

The role requires 3+ years in data center operations, strong troubleshooting, and expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber).

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred

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

Troubleshooting

Rack & stack

Documentation

ITIL knowledge

Power/UPS

On-site operations

Team collaboration

Education

CDCP/CDCS/CDCE certifications

CCNA/JNCIA certifications

Tools

DCIM platforms

Dell

Cisco

HPE

Fiber cabling

Cat6/6a

UPS systems

Job description

Reboot Monkey in Aurora, IL is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our on-site team. This full-time role focuses on maintaining critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities, with responsibilities spanning server and network equipment maintenance, structured cabling, and environmental monitoring.

The role requires 3+ years in data center operations, strong troubleshooting, and expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber).