Data Center Technician - United States - Arlington Heights - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Arlington Heights, United States seeks a Data Center Technician for an on-site, freelance permanent role. You will install, configure, and maintain server and network gear, perform structured cabling, and monitor critical infrastructure with on-call rotation.

Expect night/weekend differentials where applicable, and a benefits package including health, PTO, and development support. Strong documentation and ITIL familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber).
• Knowledge of power distribution and UPS systems.
• Experience with rack and stack operations.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Vendor certifications and DCIM familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

Skills

Data center operations

Troubleshooting

Documentation & communication

Rack and stack operations

Power distribution & UPS basics

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Capacity planning awareness

On-site problem solving

ITIL awareness

Education

CDCP

CDCS

CDCE

Dell certification

HPE certification

Cisco certification (CCNA)

JNCIA

DCIM platform knowledge

ITIL practices

Tools

Dell certification

HPE certification

Cisco certification

CCNA

JNCIA

DCIM platforms

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Arlington Heights, United States. This is a freelance, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world‑class data center facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

$60,000-75,000/year (USD annual)

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development allowance
• Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule

• Freelance permanent position
• Standard business hours with on‑call rotation
• Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades
• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred