Data Center Technician: Orangeburg, SC

STN, Inc.; Orangeburg (SC); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Coverage

FSA Health and Dependent Care

401(k) Plan

Unlimited PTO

Holidays Paid

Cell Phone Allowance

Descripción de la vacante

STN, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our infrastructure team in Orangeburg, SC.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and support of our mission-critical data center environment, working hands-on with hardware, cabling, monitoring systems, and server infrastructure. This role requires 4+ years in data center field engineering or related, travel up to 50%, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and readiness to work in a fast-paced, security‑driven

Formación

• 4+ years in data center field engineering, deployment engineering, or systems integration
• Strong hands-on hardware experience with servers, top-of-rack switches, and storage
• Proficiency with structured cabling, power distribution, and DCIM tools
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work standing or in confined spaces in a data center environment

Responsabilidades

• Lead rack-and-stack of GPU servers, switches, and storage at colocation and MDC sites
• Cable compute, storage, and high-speed networking per the approved design
• Configure BMC/iLO/iDRAC and execute firmware/BIOS bring-up
• Run burn-in tests including memory, GPU stress, NCCL, and benchmark sweeps
• Coordinate with NOC and Platform Engineering on cluster bring-up and acceptance
• Execute customer acceptance testing (CAT) procedures and document results
• Maintain asset records, cable maps, rack elevations, and DCIM documentation
• Troubleshoot hardware, power, and physical-layer issues
• Manage RMA execution on site including swap-out, diagnostics, and return paperwork
• Travel to assigned data center sites including the Odessa, TX modular data center buildout

Conocimientos

Hands-on hardware

Server hardware

DCIM tools

Travel readiness

Lifting capability

Herramientas

BMC/iLO/iDRAC

NVIDIA HGX/DGX deployment

Descripción del empleo

Data Center Technician
Location: Onsite / Travel as Needed (Orangeburg, SC)

At STN, we don’t just adapt to the digital future, we engineer it. Our mission is to help organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving technology landscape through strategic insight, cutting-edge solutions, and a security-first mindset. We provide end-to-end services spanning cloud consulting, AI infrastructure, and enterprise security, enabling secure, scalable, and future-ready transformation.

As trusted advisors, we align IT investments with business outcomes that drive performance and growth, starting with deep strategic engagement and delivering tailored solutions built for long-term impact.

Our approach is innovation-led and rooted in cybersecurity, with a focus on leveraging the right technologies to solve real-world challenges. We invest in our people and foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and purpose because we believe empowered teams build transformative technology.

Overview
STN is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our infrastructure team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and support of our mission-critical data center environment in Chicago, Illinois. You’ll work hands-on with hardware, cabling, monitoring systems, and server infrastructure, while collaborating with IT engineers to deliver reliable and secure services to our organization and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead rack-and-stack of GPU servers, switches, and storage at colocation and modular data center sites
• Cable compute, storage, and high-speed networking (InfiniBand and high-speed Ethernet) per the approved design
• Power on, configure BMC/iLO/iDRAC, and execute firmware/BIOS bring-up
• Run burn-in tests including memory, GPU stress, NCCL, and benchmark sweeps
• Coordinate with NOC and Platform Engineering on cluster bring-up and acceptance
• Execute customer acceptance testing (CAT) procedures and document results
• Maintain asset records, cable maps, rack elevations, and DCIM documentation
• Troubleshoot hardware, power, and physical-layer issues
• Manage RMA execution on site including swap-out, diagnostics, and return paperwork
• Travel to assigned data center sites including the Odessa, TX modular data center buildout

Experience & Qualifications

• 4+ years in data center field engineering, deployment engineering, or systems integration
• Strong hands-on hardware experience with servers, top-of-rack switches, and storage
• Proficiency with structured cabling, power distribution, and DCIM tools
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work standing or in confined spaces in a data center environment

Preferred

• NVIDIA HGX or DGX deployment experience
• InfiniBand or 400G/800G Ethernet cabling experience
• CDCP, BICSI, or equivalent certification
• Experience with modular data center (MDC) deployments

Compensation

• Full-Time, Exempt
• Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000/year, DOE

Benefits

• Health Coverage - Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA Health and Dependent Care available
• 401(k) Plan
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Observed Holidays Paid
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Collaborative, growth-driven culture
  Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference verification. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.