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

Reboot Monkey; Slidell (LA); 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 management company is seeking a Data Center Technician in Slidell, United States. This full-time, on-site position requires candidates with at least 3 years of experience in data center operations. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining server and network equipment, as well as performing structured cabling and troubleshooting. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong documentation, communication skills, and be capable of lifting heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.

Skills

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

Troubleshooting abilities

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

DCIM platforms

UPS systems

Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA)

Job description

About the Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Slidell, 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