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

Reboot Monkey; Reston (VA); In loco; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Part-time

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Reboot Monkey in Reston, VA is seeking a Data Center Technician for onsite contract work at data center facilities in and around Reston. This dispatch-based role supports critical infrastructure with hands-on installation, configuration, and maintenance of server and network equipment.

You will perform cabling, hardware deployments, troubleshooting, and documentation, while coordinating with remote engineering and client teams.

Competenze

• Experience with data center infrastructure and hardware.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain accurate documentation.
• Willingness to work on-demand with flexible schedules.

Mansioni

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber)
• Execute hardware deployments, replacements, and decommissions
• Troubleshoot onsite hardware issues and perform break/fix
• Rack, stack, derack, and relocate equipment as required
• Power cycle equipment and perform basic checks
• Follow MOPs, SOPs, and client requirements
• Document tickets, assets, and site photos accurately
• Coordinate with remote engineering, NOC, operations, and client teams
• Support planned maintenance and infrastructure changes
• Work independently onsite and escalate issues as needed
• Data center or IT infrastructure experience
• Server hardware and networking knowledge
• Reliable and professional with strong communication
• Proximity to local data center facilities
• Flexible schedule for on-call/emergency work

Conoscenze

Server hardware

Networking basics

Troubleshooting

Documentation

On-call availability

Independent work

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About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Reston, United States. This is an onsite, contract/freelance, dispatch-based position where you\'ll support critical infrastructure at data center facilities in and around the Reston area.

Compensation & Work Setup

Hourly contract/freelance position

• Paid for actual hours worked on each assignment
• Assignments may range from a few hours to longer shifts depending on client requirements
• No guaranteed 8-hour workday or fixed number of hours per week
• Hourly rate will be discussed based on experience and assignment requirements

Work Schedule

• On-demand / dispatch-based
• Assignment schedules vary based on client requirements
• Some assignments may require short-notice availability
• Nights and weekends may be required depending on the assignment
• Technicians should be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision onsite
• Please note: This is not a traditional full-time position. Assignments and schedules vary based on client demand.

Work Authorization

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United States for these contract assignments.
• Visa or work-permit sponsorship is not provided.
• Candidates must already have the appropriate work authorization and should not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidates may be asked to confirm their work authorization during the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling, including copper and fiber optic
• Execute hardware deployments, replacements, and decommissions
• Perform onsite troubleshooting and hardware break/fix
• Rack, stack, de-rack, and relocate equipment as required
• Perform power cycling and basic equipment checks
• Follow MOPs, SOPs, safety procedures, and client requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation, tickets, photos, and asset records
• Coordinate with remote engineering, NOC, operations, and client teams
• Support planned maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure changes
• Work independently onsite and escalate issues when required
• Data center or IT infrastructure experience
• Server hardware and networking knowledge
• Reliable and professional with strong communication
• Proximity to local data center facilities
• Flexible schedule for on-call/emergency work