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

Reboot Monkey; Cambridge (MA); 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

Reboot Monkey in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Data Center Technician for a full-time, on-site role supporting critical infrastructure at our world-class facilities.

The position requires 3+ years in data center operations, expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2), and strong troubleshooting. You will install, monitor, and maintain servers, power and cooling systems, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure uptime.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2).
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber).
• 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

Physical strength

Team collaboration

Education

Data Center Certification (CDCP/CDCS/CDCE) - preferred

CCNA/JNCIA - preferred

Vendor certifications (Dell/HPE/Cisco) - preferred

Tools

DCIM platforms

Power distribution knowledge

Networking equipment (Dell/HPE/Cisco)

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Cambridge, United States. This is a full-time, 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 includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off and holidays


• Professional development allowance


• Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule

• Full-time 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