Datacenter Technician Level 2 (Nvidia GB300 & Infiniband) | CompNova | Childress, TX

CompNova; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CompNova in Childress, Texas is hiring a Datacenter Technician Level 2 for a C2C engagement. You will own day-to-day rack/server operations, manage GPU clusters, and troubleshoot Infiniband networks within hyperscale environments.

You will handle OTDR testing, fiber inspections, and switch configurations using Cisco/Arista CLIs, BMC/iDRAC/iLO, and precise cabling discipline. Strong problem-solving and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on datacenter hardware maintenance and server administration.
• Experience with hyperscale datacenter architectures, Nvidia GPUs, and Infiniband networks.
• Proficient in Cisco and Arista CLI for switch ports and VLANs.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day rack, stack, cabling, and hardware decommissioning in live racks.
• Support Nvidia GB300 GPU clusters and Infiniband fabrics in neo-cloud environments.
• Perform OTDR and fiber end-face testing, cleaning, and inspection.
• Follow detailed cut sheets and port maps to high precision.
• Configure access ports, VLANs, and port-channels with Cisco/Arista CLIs.
• Access BMC/iDRAC/iLO, mount virtual media, and pull diagnostic logs.
• Verify IPs, gateway, DNS; conduct ping/traceroute triage; support root-cause analysis.
• Escalate with complete evidence when needed.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Vocational electronics training

Tools

OTDR traces

Fiber testing equipment

Cisco/Arista CLI

Job description

Position Summary

Driving hyperscale datacenter hardware deployment, Nvidia GB300 GPU maintenance, and Infiniband fabric support in Childress, Texas, CompNova is actively seeking an accomplished Datacenter Technician Level 2 for a premier C2C professional engagement. In this vital technical execution role, you will take full operational ownership of live rack servers, switch component restoration, flapping link triage, and meticulous trace discipline across high-density AI infrastructure. Bringing hands-on expertise in hyperscale neo-cloud environments and advanced fiber optics, you will empower global cloud providers to achieve uncompromised rack uptime, rapid fault isolation, and flawless cabling standards. 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 Technician Level 2 supporting CompNova on a C2C basis in Childress, Texas, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of day-to-day server rack and stack, optical testing, switch configuration, and evidence-based troubleshooting. Your day-to-day responsibilities include supporting Nvidia GB300 GPU clusters and Infiniband fabrics, performing rigorous OTDR and fiber end-face inspections, executing compute and trace swaps, configuring switch ports and IP addressing, accessing BMC/iDRAC/iLO controllers, collaborating with lead 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

• Execute day-to-day rack, stack, cabling, and hardware decommissioning of servers and network switches in live hyperscale production racks.
• Support deployment and maintenance of Nvidia GB300 GPU clusters and Infiniband network fabrics within neo-cloud environments.
• Perform end-to-end fiber optic handling, including power meter testing, inspection scopes, connector cleaning, and LC/SC/MPO patching.
• Read and execute from detailed cut sheets and port maps with precision and minimal supervision.
• 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 pull hardware diagnostic logs.
• Assign and verify IP addressing, gateway settings, and DNS parameters, backed by standard ping and traceroute triage.
• Execute rigorous flapping-link triage that ends in definitive root cause identification—swapping optics, moving ports, checking counters, and escalating only with complete evidence.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Technical certification or high school diploma with specialized vocational training in electronics, networking, or computer hardware.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in datacenter hardware maintenance and server administration.
• Strong, demonstrable operational familiarity with hyperscale datacenter architectures, Nvidia GPUs, and Infiniband networking.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in OTDR traces, fiber cleaning tools, and optical testing equipment.
• Deep practical experience in Cisco and Arista CLI configuration for switch ports and VLANs.
• Solid practical grasp of BMC/iDRAC/iLO management, IP addressing, and structured cable trace discipline.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, meticulous attention to detail, and professional communication capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for C2C professional operations in Childress, Texas.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Hands-on familiarity with Linux operating systems and basic shell scripting for server validation.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier multinational hyperscale datacenters or colocation facilities.
• Experience utilizing enterprise IT service management and ticketing platforms (Jira, ServiceNow) for hardware incident tracking.
• Active participation in professional IT networking groups or hardware enthusiast communities.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise C2C Contracting Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Childress Datacenter Technician Level 2 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 Technician Level 2 position through CompNova, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your trace discipline, OTDR/fiber handling portfolio, and confirmed C2C availability in Texas.