Data Center Technician: Rack & Cabling Specialist

Ericsson; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson in the Washington, DC area is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of data center infrastructure. You will perform rack-and-stack, cabling, provisioning, testing and ongoing support in hyperscale or enterprise environments.

The role requires 1+ year experience in data center operations, cabling, or IT infrastructure, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution, and structured cabling.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and MOPs.
• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing and equipment installation with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Execute rack-and-stack, structured cabling installations, equipment provisioning, testing and operational support.
• Maintain compliance with Ericsson and customer standards and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with technicians, project teams, vendors and customers while working independently.
• Troubleshoot and assist with installation and commissioning activities as needed.

Skills

Data center operations

Structured cabling

Rack-and-stack

Testing

Collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Vocational training

Tools

Testing equipment

Copper/fiber cabling practices

Job description

Ericsson in the Washington, DC area is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of data center infrastructure. You will perform rack-and-stack, cabling, provisioning, testing and ongoing support in hyperscale or enterprise environments.

The role requires 1+ year experience in data center operations, cabling, or IT infrastructure, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and adherence to procedures.