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

Reboot Monkey; Sunnyvale (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

Reboot Monkey in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our on-site team. You will install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment at our world-class data center facilities, with a focus on reliability and uptime.

The role requires 3+ years in data center operations, strong cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber), and experience with power distribution and UPS systems. You will work standard hours with on-call rotation and contribute to capacity planning and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data center operations or equivalent field experience.
• Expert cabling skills for Cat6/6a and OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.
• Experience with rack and stack operations and UPS systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and DCIM platforms preferred.

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 troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

Skills

Server hardware

Network cabling

Rack and stack

Power distribution

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

On-call responsiveness

Tools

Data Center DCIM platforms

Vendor certifications (Dell/HPE/Cisco)

ITIL practices

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Sunnyvale, 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