Data Center Technician: Server Deploy & Break/Fix

TEKsystems; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO / Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Manassas, VA is seeking Data Center Technicians with hands-on experience in server deployment, hardware installation, troubleshooting, and break/fix operations within enterprise data centers. You will support rack and stack activities, server commissioning, and asset management to maintain high uptime.

This contract role emphasizes hardware diagnostics, equipment deployment, and adherence to safety and change-management procedures in large-scale environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a data center, IT infrastructure, or hardware support environment.
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting enterprise server hardware.
• Strong understanding of server architecture and components.
• Experience with rack and stack operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack, stack, and cabling of servers, network devices, and storage equipment.
• Install and configure enterprise server hardware according to engineering specifications.
• Execute server deployment projects, including hardware validation and post-installation testing.
• Label, document, and track equipment in asset management systems.
• Support hardware refreshes, decommissions, and technology upgrades.
• Diagnose and repair server hardware issues, including motherboards, CPUs, RAM, and PSUs.
• Respond to incident tickets and restore failed equipment within established SLA requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and document corrective actions.
• Replace failed components and conduct post-repair validation testing.
• Escalate complex hardware or infrastructure issues when necessary.
• Conduct routine health checks and hardware inspections.
• Support cable management initiatives following industry best practices.
• Execute equipment moves, adds, and changes (MACs).
• Monitor environmental conditions and report abnormalities.
• Maintain detailed work logs and update ticketing systems.
• Follow change management procedures and operational standards.

Skills

Data center experience

Server deployment

Rack stacking

Troubleshooting

Job description

TEKsystems in Manassas, VA is seeking Data Center Technicians with hands-on experience in server deployment, hardware installation, troubleshooting, and break/fix operations within enterprise data centers. You will support rack and stack activities, server commissioning, and asset management to maintain high uptime.

This contract role emphasizes hardware diagnostics, equipment deployment, and adherence to safety and change-management procedures in large-scale environments.