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

Reboot Monkey; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Data Center Technician to support critical infrastructure at our world‑class facilities. This on‑site role is full‑time with on‑call rotation and shift differentials for nights and weekends.

You will install, configure and maintain server and network gear, perform structured cabling, monitor power and cooling, handle incidents, and keep precise asset records while collaborating with engineering and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber).
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation abilities.
• Experience with rack and stack operations.
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices is a plus.
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) are preferred.
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) are 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

Cabling (Cat6/6a, fiber OM3/OM4/OS2)

Troubleshooting

Documentation & asset tracking

Power distribution & UPS

Rack and stack operations

ITIL knowledge

CCNA / JNCIA

DCIM platforms

Vendor certifications (Dell/HPE/Cisco)

CDCP/CDCS/CDCE

Tools

DCIM platforms

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a

Compensation & Benefits

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

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Hackensack, 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 including:

• 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