Data Center Technician - United States - Bethlehem - On-site

Rebootmonkey; Bethlehem (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bethlehem, United States is seeking a Data Center Technician to support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities. You will be responsible for installing and maintaining server and network equipment, performing structured cabling, and monitoring environmental systems. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of data center operations experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work in demanding environments. This role offers a competitive salary of $60,000 to $75,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills for Cat6 and fiber optic.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling including copper and fiber optic.
• Monitor environmental systems such as power and cooling.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking.

Skills

Data center operations experience

Cabling skills (Cat6, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Rack and stack operations

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE)

Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco)

Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA)

Tools

DCIM platforms

Job description

About the Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Bethlehem, 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

Qualifications

• 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