Datacenter Technician

Insight Global; Texas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking Data Center Technicians I and II to support large-scale data center operations, network deployments, and critical infrastructure across Canada, Texas, Oregon, California, and select international locations. This hands-on role offers travel exposure to mission-critical networking and data center environments, working with industry-leading technologies in enterprise settings.

Candidates typically have 1–2+ years in data centers or IT infra and enjoy problem-solving in

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years in a data center, telecom, or IT infra environment
• Hands-on with cabling, hardware installation, equipment replacement, and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of structured cabling systems and data center best practices
• Experience troubleshooting Layer 1 connectivity issues
• Ability to diagnose and resolve server, hardware, cabling, and connectivity issues in production environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot network, server, and data center infrastructure in live production environments
• Perform rack-and-stack deployments, hardware installations, equipment replacements, and infrastructure upgrades
• Support fiber and copper structured cabling projects
• Troubleshoot Layer 1 connectivity issues and diagnose hardware, cabling, and network-related problems
• Provide Level 2 technical support for servers, network devices, and critical infrastructure systems
• Read and interpret technical diagrams, installation standards, and project documentation
• Ensure all installations meet data center best practices and quality standards
• Travel to customer sites throughout Canada, Texas, Oregon, California, and occasional international locations to support deployments and infrastructure projects

Skills

Cabling & hardware installation

Layer 1 troubleshooting

Structured cabling best practices

Independent work

Travel readiness

Tools

Cisco/Juniper/Aruba/Palo Alto networking

Job description

Travel Across North America & Beyond | Data Center Infrastructure | Network & Hardware Support

Our client is seeking Data Center Technicians I and II to support large-scale data center operations, network deployments, and critical infrastructure projects across Canada, Texas, Oregon, California, and select international locations. This is an exciting opportunity for hands-on technicians who enjoy travel, solving complex technical challenges, and working inside enterprise-scale data center environments.

If you're passionate about technology, enjoy working with cutting-edge infrastructure, and want the opportunity to see different facilities while expanding your technical skillset, this role offers significant exposure to mission-critical networking and data center operations.

What You'll Do

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot network, server, and data center infrastructure in live production environments
• Perform rack-and-stack deployments, hardware installations, equipment replacements, and infrastructure upgrades
• Support fiber and copper structured cabling projects
• Troubleshoot Layer 1 connectivity issues and diagnose hardware, cabling, and network-related problems
• Provide Level 2 technical support for servers, network devices, and critical infrastructure systems
• Read and interpret technical diagrams, installation standards, and project documentation
• Ensure all installations meet data center best practices and quality standards
• Travel to customer sites throughout Canada, Texas, Oregon, California, and occasional international locations to support deployments and infrastructure projects

Required Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in a data center, telecommunications, or IT infrastructure environment
• Hands-on experience with cabling, hardware installation, equipment replacement, and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of structured cabling systems and data center best practices
• Experience troubleshooting Layer 1 connectivity issues
• Ability to diagnose and resolve server, hardware, cabling, and connectivity issues in production environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco CCNA, CCNP, Network+, or similar networking certifications
• Experience working with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto, or comparable networking technologies
• Experience connecting to network devices via console and performing basic configurations
• Knowledge of Layer 2 switching technologies, VLANs, STP, and port-level troubleshooting

Why This Opportunity?

• Travel to projects throughout Texas, Oregon, California, Canada, and select international destinations
• Gain hands-on experience with large-scale enterprise and mission-critical infrastructure
• Work with industry-leading networking, server, and data center technologies
• Exposure to complex deployments, upgrades, and troubleshooting initiatives
• Opportunity to grow your technical expertise and advance your career in networking and data center operations

$23/hr to $30/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

• Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of
• employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in
• the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this
• role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the
• applicable law of the worksite location.