Datacenter Technician

Teceze USA; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Teceze USA is seeking a Data Center Technician to install, maintain, and repair hardware and infrastructure in a data center environment. You will ensure servers, networking gear, and power/cooling systems operate with minimal downtime.

You will install and configure servers, racks, and network equipment, perform hardware upgrades, monitor performance, manage cabling, and support UPS, PDUs, and HVAC coordination while following security procedures.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of servers, networking, and operating systems.
• Understanding of data center infrastructure (power, cooling, racks).
• Experience with hardware troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with cabling standards and tools.
• Ability to read technical manuals and diagrams.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Physical ability to lift equipment and work in server environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, racks, and network equipment.
• Perform hardware upgrades, replacements, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor system performance and respond to alerts or outages.
• Manage cabling (fiber and copper), labeling, and organization.
• Support power and cooling systems (UPS, PDUs, HVAC coordination).
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Document work, inventory, and incidents accurately.
• Assist in data center moves, adds, and changes (MAC work).
• Follow security procedures and access controls.
• Collaborate with network engineers, system admins, and IT teams.

Skills

Servers basics

Networking basics

Operating systems

Hardware troubleshooting

Cable management

Documentation

Education

IT/CS degree

Tools

Ticketing systems

Monitoring tools

Job description

• A Data Center Technician installs, maintains, and repairs hardware and infrastructure within a data center environment.
• They ensure servers, networking equipment, and power/cooling systems operate efficiently with minimal downtime

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, racks, and network equipment
• Perform hardware upgrades, replacements, and troubleshooting
• Monitor system performance and respond to alerts or outages
• Manage cabling (fiber and copper), labeling, and organization
• Support power and cooling systems (UPS, PDUs, HVAC coordination)
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance
• Document work, inventory, and incidents accurately
• Assist in data center moves, adds, and changes (MAC work)
• Follow security procedures and access controls
• Collaborate with network engineers, system admins, and IT teams

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of servers, networking, and operating systems
• Understanding of data center infrastructure (power, cooling, racks)
• Experience with hardware troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Familiarity with cabling standards and tools
• Ability to read technical manuals and diagrams
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Physical ability to lift equipment and work in server environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• Certifications such as: CompTIA A+ / Network+Cisco CCNA Data Center certifications (CDCTP, etc.)
• Experience with ticketing systems and monitoring tools.