Data Center Technician — On-Site in Palo Alto

Reboot Monkey; Palo Alto (CA); 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 Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Data Center Technician to support critical infrastructure at world-class facilities. This is a full-time, on-site role with standard business hours and on-call rotation.

You will install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment, perform structured cabling, monitor power and cooling, respond to incidents, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams. The role requires 3+ years in data center operations and strong cabling skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber).
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.
• Experience with rack and stack operations.
• Knowledge of power distribution and UPS systems.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

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

Documentation

Communication

Heavy lifting

On-site work

Rack and stack

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE)

Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA)

Tools

DCIM platforms

Structured cabling

Cable management tools

Job description

Reboot Monkey in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Data Center Technician to support critical infrastructure at world-class facilities. This is a full-time, on-site role with standard business hours and on-call rotation.

You will install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment, perform structured cabling, monitor power and cooling, respond to incidents, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams. The role requires 3+ years in data center operations and strong cabling skills.