Data Center Technician: Rack & Stack, Cabling & Turn‑Up

neteffects; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

neteffects is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to install, configure, and maintain data center infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise environments. You will execute rack-and-stack activities, cabling installations, and equipment provisioning following engineering designs and procedures.

You will document results, update inventory, and support ongoing operations while prioritizing safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience required.
• 1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.

Responsibilities

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure according to engineering designs and installation documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling while ensuring proper labeling, cable management, and adherence to quality standards.
• Install rack power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned power sources, and verify proper power and management connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.
• Execute basic testing and validation activities, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures.
• Perform moves, adds, changes, disconnects (MACD activities), and standard field-replaceable unit (FRU) replacements following approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and elevate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

Job description

neteffects is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to install, configure, and maintain data center infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise environments. You will execute rack-and-stack activities, cabling installations, and equipment provisioning following engineering designs and procedures.

You will document results, update inventory, and support ongoing operations while prioritizing safety and quality.