Data Center Telecommunications & Facilities Technician

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Government in Washington, DC seeks a Telecommunications Specialist to support data centers and critical facilities. The role involves ensuring proper equipment organization, cabling, power, and cooling management to meet uptime targets.

You will work with managers and staff across teams, providing hands-on assistance and rapid response to incidents. The position requires experience with data center infrastructure, security monitoring, and coordination with vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems in data centers.
• Familiarity with security monitoring systems and fire safety concepts.
• Knowledge of DCIM/BIM software and server/network interconnect basics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of data center equipment racks and cabling.
• Assist with asset management and space planning for cooling, power, and connectivity.
• Monitor critical facilities systems and report anomalies with clear, timely communication.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Security monitoring

Networking basics

Tools

DCIM/BIM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

DC Government in Washington, DC seeks a Telecommunications Specialist to support data centers and critical facilities. The role involves ensuring proper equipment organization, cabling, power, and cooling management to meet uptime targets.

You will work with managers and staff across teams, providing hands-on assistance and rapid response to incidents. The position requires experience with data center infrastructure, security monitoring, and coordination with vendors.