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

Reboot Monkey; Reston (VA); 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 data center company is seeking a Data Center Technician for an on-site position in Reston, VA. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in data center operations, expert cabling skills, and strong troubleshooting abilities. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining equipment, monitoring systems, and collaborating with engineering teams. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $75,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of data center operations experience.
• Ability to execute hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.

Skills

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

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Excellent documentation and communication skills

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Tools

DCIM platforms

Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA)

Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco)

Job description

About the Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Reston, 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)

• 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

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