Data Center Technician (Sacramento, CA)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation & equity

Wellness programs

Generous vacation & holidays

Parental and adoption leaves

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our team in Rancho Cordova, CA. This on-site role focuses on installing and configuring data center hardware while maintaining operational efficiency. Experience with Linux, fiber cabling, and networking is essential.

You will perform server upgrades, cabling, and asset tracking in a fast-paced production data center, with opportunities to participate in expansion builds and collaborate with remote teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience supporting Production Data Centers.
• Comfortable using a command line interface
• Hands-on experience installing fiber optic cabling
• Basic understanding of power cabling and PDUs
• Familiarity with Linux and other network operating systems.
• Familiar with server, storage, network technologies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Must be able to work on-site in Rancho Cordova, CA.
• US Citizen or Green Card holder

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installation, configuration, and testing of data center equipment.
• Perform server and network upgrades within a production data center.
• Run fiber optic and copper cabling to support growing infrastructure.
• Maintain proper cable documentation and cable management standards.
• Conduct Server configuration & Layer 2 Network configuration.
• Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues.
• Follow data center best practices and security protocols.
• Assist with inventory management and asset tracking.
• Participate in Data Center and expansion builds outs.

Skills

Command line

Fiber optic cabling

Power cabling

Linux

Networking

Server hardware

Teamwork

On-site work

Heavy lifting

US Citizenship

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Job description

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role

CrowdStrike is seeking a skilled Data Center Technician to join our team. This hands-on role focuses on installing and configuring data center hardware while maintaining operational efficiency. The candidate must be experienced in data center best practices, Linux, computer hardware components and networking. We are currently open to candidates that are within a reasonable commuting distance to Sacramento, CA, as this is an on‑site role.

What You'll Do

• Perform hardware installation, configuration, and testing of data center equipment
• Perform server and network upgrades within a production data center.
• Run fiber optic and copper cabling to support growing infrastructure.
• Maintain proper cable documentation and cable management standards
• Conduct Server configuration & Layer 2 Network configuration.
• Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues
• Follow data center best practices and security protocols
• Assist with inventory management and asset tracking
• Participate in Data Center and expansion builds outs.

What You'll Need

• US Citizen or Green Card holder
• 4+ years experience supporting Production Data Centers.
• Comfortable using a command line interface
• Hands‑on experience installing fiber optic cabling
• Basic understanding of power cabling and PDUs ("Power Distribution Units")
• Familiarity with Linux and other network operating systems.
• Familiar with server, storage, network technologies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Ability to express good judgment to take action & move forward.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both local and remote teams.
• Must be able to work on-site in Rancho Cordova, CA.
• May require occasional off‑hours work for maintenance windows
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision‑making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Bonus Points

• Experience supporting a large scale Production Data Center.
• Knowledge with network systems such as Cisco, Linux, Arista.
• Industry certifications a plus (e.g. CCNA, CompTIA+, Linux, etc.).
• Comfortable using a command line interface.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program. CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy‑related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay‑offs, return from lay‑off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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CrowdStrike participates in the E‑Verify program. Notice of E‑Verify Participation Right to Work CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $70,000 - $95,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

CrowdStrike was founded in 2011 to fix a fundamental problem: The sophisticated attacks that were forcing the world’s leading businesses into the headlines could not be solved with existing malware‑based defenses. Founder George Kurtz realized that a brand new approach was needed - one that combines the most advanced endpoint protection with expert intelligence to pinpoint the adversaries perpetrating the attacks, not just the malware. There’s much more to the story of how Falcon has redefined endpoint protection but there’s only one thing to remember about CrowdStrike: We stop breaches.