Freelance On-Site Data Center Technician with Growth

Reboot Monkey; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

A critical infrastructure support company is looking for a Data Center Technician in Garland, Texas. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining server and network equipment, performing structured cabling, and responding to incidents. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of data center operations experience and strong troubleshooting skills. This freelance position offers a compensation range of $60,000 to $75,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data center operations experience required.
• Expert cabling skills for Cat6/6a and fiber optics are essential.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities needed.
• Experience in rack and stack operations is a must.
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems required.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills are important.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments is essential.
• Data center certifications preferred, such as CDCP, CDCS, or CDCE.
• Vendor certifications from companies like Dell, HPE, or Cisco are preferred.
• Network certifications such as CCNA or JNCIA are advantageous.
• Experience with DCIM platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling for copper and fiber optic connections.
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Monitor environmental systems like power, cooling, and security.
• Respond to incidents and carry out troubleshooting tasks.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and system upgrades.

Skills

Data center operations experience

Cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Rack and stack operations

Power distribution knowledge

Excellent documentation skills

Heavy lifting ability (50+ lbs)

ITIL knowledge

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE)

Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco)

Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA)

Tools

DCIM platforms

Job description

A critical infrastructure support company is looking for a Data Center Technician in Garland, Texas. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining server and network equipment, performing structured cabling, and responding to incidents. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of data center operations experience and strong troubleshooting skills. This freelance position offers a compensation range of $60,000 to $75,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and paid time off.