Datacenter Lead Technician (Nvidia GB300 & Infiniband) | CompNova | Childress, TX

CompNova; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CompNova in Childress, Texas seeks a Datacenter Lead Technician to own live rack infrastructure, perform high-density GPU deployments, and manage Infiniband fabrics in a demanding hyperscale environment.

You will triage incidents, configure networking on Cisco/Arista CLIs, access BMC/iDRAC/iLO for diagnostics, and mentor junior technicians. This C2C on-site/remote engagement emphasizes reliability and rapid problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in hyperscale datacenter operations and hardware infrastructure.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Nvidia GB300 GPUs, Infiniband fabrics, and neo-cloud environments.
• Proficient in OTDR testing, fiber inspection, and optical cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day datacenter floor operations, rack/stack execution, switch interface configuration, and senior-level incident triage.
• Manage Nvidia GB300 GPU clusters and Infiniband network fabrics in a neo-cloud setting.
• Perform advanced fiber testing (OTDR), end-face cleaning, and LC/SC/MPO patching with precision.
• Configure IP addressing, VLANs, and port-channels on Cisco/Arista CLIs.
• Access BMC/iDRAC/iLO controllers to extract hardware diagnostics and logs.
• Lead RCA for flapping links and fabric bottlenecks with meticulous trace discipline.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

Nvidia GB300 GPUs

Infiniband fabric

OTDR testing

Fiber inspection

BMC/iDRAC/iLO

Cisco/Arista CLI

IP networking

TCP/IP triage

Leadership

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced hyperscale datacenter operations, Nvidia GB300 GPU deployment, and Infiniband network infrastructure in Childress, Texas, CompNova is actively seeking an accomplished Datacenter Lead Technician for a premier C2C professional engagement. In this vital technical leadership role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of live rack infrastructure, server component restoration, flapping link triage, and high-density fiber optic management. Bringing extensive hands-on expertise in hyperscale neo-cloud environments and advanced datacenter hardware, you will empower global technology enterprises to achieve uncompromised rack density, ultra-low latency fabric performance, and rigorous hardware reliability. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and professional growth within a premier global technical consulting and executive recruitment enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Datacenter Lead Technician supporting CompNova on a C2C basis in Childress, Texas, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of day-to-day datacenter floor operations, rack and stack execution, switch interface configuration, and senior-level incident triage. Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing Nvidia GB300 GPU clusters and Infiniband network fabrics, executing precision OTDR fiber testing and connector cleaning (LC, SC, MPO), configuring IP addressing, VLANs, and port-channels on Cisco or Arista CLIs, accessing BMC/iDRAC/iLO controllers for hardware log extraction, mentoring level-2 technicians, and interacting directly with recruitment leaders like Salwan Singh. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by submitting your updated resume via direct email to Salwan Singh at [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, supervise, and execute rack, stack, cabling, and decommissioning of servers and switches in live hyperscale production racks.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain cutting-edge Nvidia GB300 GPU clusters and Infiniband network fabric architectures in a neo-cloud setting.
• Execute advanced fiber optic testing, OTDR trace analysis, light source and power meter inspection, end-face cleaning, and LC/SC/MPO patching.
• Interpret and execute complex cut sheets and port maps without supervision during large-scale hardware rollouts.
• Configure access ports, VLANs, and port-channels / LACP on Cisco and Arista command-line interfaces (CLIs).
• Access Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC / iDRAC / iLO), mount virtual media, and extract critical hardware diagnostics.
• Assign and verify IP addressing, gateway configurations, and DNS settings, supported by basic ping and traceroute triage.
• Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) for flapping links, optic degradation, and fabric bottlenecks, ensuring impeccable trace discipline across all swaps.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in hyperscale datacenter operations and hardware infrastructure.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise with Nvidia GB300 GPUs, Infiniband fabric technology, and neo-cloud environments.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in OTDR testing, fiber inspection scopes, and optical cleaning standards.
• Deep practical experience in Cisco and Arista CLI configuration for VLANs, port-channels, and LACP.
• Solid practical grasp of BMC/iDRAC/iLO management, IP networking, and TCP/IP triage utilities.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, meticulous trace discipline, and professional leadership capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for C2C professional operations in Childress, Texas.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Data Center Certified Professional (DCCP).
• Hands-on familiarity with Linux server administration, shell scripting, and automated hardware provisioning tools.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier multinational hyperscale cloud providers or artificial intelligence supercomputing facilities.
• Experience utilizing enterprise IT service management and agile tracking platforms (Jira, ServiceNow) for datacenter ticketing.
• Active participation in datacenter engineering associations or infrastructure standards committees.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise C2C Contracting Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Childress Datacenter Lead Technician Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate Availability Preferred
• Contract Duration: Contract-to-Contract (C2C) / Remote or On-Site Engagement (Childress, TX)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Datacenter Lead Technician position through CompNova, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Nvidia GB300 GPU / Infiniband portfolio, day-one CLI proficiency, and C2C availability in Texas.