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

Rebootmonkey; Milpitas (CA); 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 tech-focused company is hiring a Data Center Technician in Milpitas, United States. This full-time, on-site role involves supporting critical infrastructure, including installation and maintenance of network equipment. Candidates should have over 3 years of data center operations experience, along with strong cabling skills and the ability to troubleshoot effectively. A comprehensive benefits package is available, including health insurance and professional development allowances.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.

Skills

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

Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Documentation and communication skills

Tools

DCIM platforms

Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA)

Job description

About the Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Milpitas, 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