Data Center Technician - RPL

Apex Systems; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Data Center Technician II to support network infrastructure in a hyperscale data center environment. This role involves installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and documenting critical network hardware and cabling to support mission-critical operations.

Ideal candidates have experience in data centers, structured cabling, telecom, or low-voltage systems, and must be willing to relocate or travel for project work.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on technical experience in data center operations or related fields.
• Experience with hardware installation, rack and stack, and structured cabling.
• Familiarity with low-voltage systems and basic networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, cable, and deploy network equipment including switches and routers.
• Perform hardware replacements and break/fix activities on network devices.
• Install, label, route, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Validate connectivity, asset records, rack elevations, and installation docs.
• Support MAC work and upgrades; assist with remote troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation, tickets, and inventory records.

Skills

Data center operations

Hardware installation

Rack and stack

Telecommunications

Structured cabling

Low-voltage systems

Technical field service

Break/fix support

Education

CompTIA A+

Network+

BICSI

FOA

OSHA 10

Tools

Cisco equipment

Arista equipment

Juniper equipment

Mellanox

NVIDIA networking

Job description

Job#: 3047143

Job Title: Data Center Tech II

Contract: 12 months (possible extension/conversion)

Location: Richland Parish , Louisiana71269

Shift: Day and Nights

About The Role

Apex Systems is seeking a Data Center Technician II to support network infrastructure operations within a large-scale hyperscale data center environment in New Albany, Ohio. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and documenting critical network hardware and cabling infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in data centers, structured cabling, telecommunications, network installations, low-voltage systems, hardware deployment, or technical field support. Candidates who are local to the area, willing to relocate, or open to travel for project-based work are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, cable, and deploy network equipment including switches, routers, patch panels, and related infrastructure
• Perform hardware replacements and break/fix activities on network devices and components
• Install, label, route, test, and troubleshoot both fiber optic and copper cabling
• Validate network connectivity, asset records, rack elevations, port maps, and installation documentation
• Support hardware upgrades, deployments, decommissions, and Moves, Adds, and Changes (MAC work)
• Assist network engineering teams through Smart Hands support and remote troubleshooting activities
• Maintain accurate documentation, ticket updates, inventory records, and work-order completion notes
• Support receiving, inventory management, equipment staging, and asset tracking processes
• Follow established operational, safety, and customer procedures while working in a mission-critical environment

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on technical experience in one or more of the following:
• Data center operations
• Hardware installation
• Rack and stack
• Telecommunications
• Structured cabling
• Low-voltage systems
• Technical field service
• Break/fix support
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including switches, routers, fiber optics, and copper connectivity
• Experience working with technical documentation, tickets, asset records, or inventory management systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while following documented procedures
• Ability to pass required background screenings and site access requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting network infrastructure within a data center or critical environment
• Experience installing and replacing switches, optics, transceivers, power supplies, or network hardware components
• Fiber optic installation, testing, cleaning, and troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Mellanox, NVIDIA, or similar networking platforms
• Technical certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, BICSI, FOA, or OSHA 10
• Willingness to relocate to New Albany, OH or travel to site-based projects

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds regularly and move heavier equipment with assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to distinguish cable and fiber color codes
• Comfortable working in varying data center temperatures and environments
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and high-visibility gear
• Ability to support rotating schedules, maintenance windows, nights, weekends, and on-call activities as needed

Why Everforth

Apex offers exposure to leading hyperscale and enterprise data center programs, technical training and certification opportunities, a clear technical and leadership career path, and the opportunity to support large-scale cloud and AI network infrastructure deployments.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

ADA Accommodation

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