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

Reboot Monkey; Richmond (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

Reboot Monkey in Richmond, VA is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our on-site team. This full-time role supports critical infrastructure at our world-class facilities, performing installation, configuration, and maintenance of server and network equipment.

The role requires 3+ years in data center operations, strong cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber), and the ability to lift 50+ lbs. You will troubleshoot incidents, document assets, and collaborate with engineering and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber).
• Strong documentation and communication abilities.
• On-site in Richmond, VA for a full-time role.
• Experience with rack and stack operations and power distribution.

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

Troubleshooting

Structured cabling

Documentation

Asset tracking

Power & UPS knowledge

Vendor coordination

Education

CDCP/CDCS/CDCE certifications

CCNA / JNCIA certifications

DCIM platform knowledge

Tools

Dell equipment

HPE equipment

Cisco networking

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Richmond, 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
• 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