Datacenter Technician (night shift)

GDT - General Datatech; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GDT - General Datatech in Plano, TX seeks a Layer 1 Data Center Technician to support the End-of-Support team in a live data center environment. The role focuses on hardware decommissioning, chassis swaps, cabling identification, rack and stack activities, and maintaining documentation.

Candidates should be comfortable working independently overnight, have 2+ years in data center or similar environments, and be skilled with Cisco equipment and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of data center, network operations, or similar tech experience.
• Experience working overnight/graveyard shifts.
• Hands-on rack, stack, and cabling activities.
• Experience identifying and terminating network cables.
• Familiarity with Cisco networking equipment.
• Ability to read and execute technical procedures and MOPs.
• Strong documentation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support EOS activities, including decommissioning equipment.
• Perform end-of-life hardware removal and chassis swaps in a live network.
• Identify, trace, label, and document data center cabling.
• Conduct audits of the data center environment and equipment.
• Follow procedures for hardware handling, cabling, and removal.
• Work with Cisco networking equipment and related infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, cabling, and changes.
• Learn and support applications interfacing with customers.
• Provide professional customer service with internal teams and customers.
• Follow data center safety, security, and operational procedures.

Skills

Data center experience

Overnight shift experience

Rack and stack

Cable termination

Cisco equipment

Documentation skills

Independent worker

Tools

Cisco

Job description

Schedule: Sunday through Friday, 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Employment Type: Contract (40 hrs)

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Layer 1 Data Center Technician to support their End-of-Support (EOS) team in a live data center environment. This position will focus on hardware decommissioning, chassis swaps, cabling identification, rack and stack activities, and maintaining accurate documentation of the data center environment. Candidates should be comfortable working independently in a live network environment and have the aptitude to learn applications and systems that interface with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support End-of-Support (EOS) activities, including equipment identification and decommissioning.
• Perform end-of-life hardware removal and chassis swaps in a live network environment.
• Identify, trace, label, and document network and data center cabling.
• Conduct audits of the data center environment and equipment.
• Follow established procedures for hardware handling, cabling, documentation, and equipment removal.
• Work with Cisco networking equipment and related infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, cabling, and infrastructure changes.
• Learn and support applications and systems that interface with customers.
• Provide professional and responsive customer service while working with internal teams and customers.
• Follow all data center safety, security, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a data center, network operations, infrastructure, or similar technical environment.
• Previous experience working overnight/graveyard shifts.
• Hands-on experience with rack, stack, and cabling activities.
• Experience identifying and terminating network cables.
• Familiarity with Cisco networking equipment.
• Experience working in a data center environment.
• Understanding of LAN/WAN cabling and infrastructure.
• Ability to read and execute technical procedures and MOPs.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to safely handle and move data center equipment.
• Strong customer-service skills and a professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently during overnight hours.
• Willingness and ability to learn new applications, systems, and processes.

Candidates must be comfortable consistently working overnight hours in a data center environment.