Data Center Technician - US - West Des Moines - On-site

Reboot Monkey; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package included

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for a full-time on-site role supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.

Responsibilities include hardware installations, structured cabling, server racking, patching, and on-call support. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in data centers, strong cabling skills, and server hardware knowledge, with relevant certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience.
• Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single-mode/multi-mode fiber).
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro).
• Professional communication in English.
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS) preferred.
• Network certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+) preferred.
• Experience with DCIM and ticketing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations.
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling.
• Perform cross-connects and patch panel work.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues.
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes.
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams.

Skills

Data center experience

Cabling skills

English communication

Server hardware knowledge

On-site work

Data center certifications (CDCP/CDCS)

Tools

DCIM systems

Ticketing systems

Fiber inspection equipment

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for full-time work in West Des Moines, US. This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.

Engagement Type

• Full-time permanent position
• Standard working hours with on-call rotation
• Career growth opportunities
• Benefits package included

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling
• Perform cross-connects and patch panel work
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams
• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience
• Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single-mode/multi-mode fiber)
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro)
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in raised floor environments
• Own transportation and ability to work on-site
• Professional communication skills in English
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, or similar) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM and ticketing systems - preferred
• Familiarity with major colocation providers - preferred
• Standard tools: screwdrivers, cable testers, label makers, fiber inspection equipment