Datacenter Technician/Datacenter Engineer/ Data Center Engineer/Data Center Technician

Orpine.com; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Orpine.com in Columbus, OH is seeking a Datacenter Technician to manage cable routing, component care, and basic troubleshooting in a long-term role. The job emphasizes hands-on data center support with minimal supervision.

You will work with Linux systems and various hardware vendors, and use DCIM tools and Jira to track deployments and incidents while maintaining high up-time. Strong independence and project leadership are valued.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of remote hands experience in data centers.
• Familiarity with Linux and basic server/network troubleshooting.
• Experience with stacking and racking servers to power sources.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Cable management and rack/server installation.
• Perform basic network configuration and device troubleshooting.
• Diagnose server issues and ensure up-time across multiple projects.
• Lead deployments and document processes clearly.

Skills

Remote hands experience

Linux

Server hardware troubleshooting

Network troubleshooting

Tools

NetBox

Jira

DCIM tools

Job description

Job Title: Datacenter Technician

Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: Long Term

Job Description:

• Cable management
• Computer components and basic troubleshooting (A+ and N+ Certifications)
• Linux
• Cisco/Juniper/Arista/Infinera/Ciena Hardware and OS.
• Data Center facilities and environments.
• Have at least 3-4 years of remote hand working experience
• Be able to perform administrative work well, without supervision
• Be able to perform the Services independently, without supervision
• Have experience stacking and racking servers to a battery or other power source
• Be able to work on multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines and ensuring up-time
• Be able to lead projects and work autonomously on servers, routers, and switches.
• Be proficient with DCIM tools such as Netbox and ticketing systems such as Jira.
• Able to perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting of network devices
• Able to perform basic server diagnostics and troubleshooting

It is preferred, but not required, that the Metro Techs:

• Be IITL and CCNA certified
• Be able to lift 55lbs (25kg) servers /network equipment
• Be organized and excellent with documentation
• Have good communication skills
• Have experience planning and executing network deployments