L2 DC Tech

Tekgence Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekgence Inc. is seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician to perform rack and stack deployments, cable management, and hardware installation in a Santa Clara data center. You will connect power and network cabling, verify components, and support MACs across facilities.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in enterprise data centers, can lift up to 50 lbs, read diagrams, and follow detailed runbooks. Familiarity with ESD and safety practices is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise or large-scale data center environments.
• Strong experience performing rack and stack deployments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in confined rack environments.
• Knowledge of server and network rack layouts, structured copper and fiber cabling, PDUs.
• Ability to read rack elevation diagrams, installation guides, and deployment instructions.
• Familiarity with ESD procedures and safe handling of sensitive hardware.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and GPU hardware.
• Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and maintain proper cable management and airflow standards.
• Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper network cabling.
• Support hardware moves, adds, and changes (MACs) across data center facilities.
• Execute deployment activities following runbooks and engineering documentation.
• Perform basic hardware validation, LED checks, port verification, and physical troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking, labeling, and infrastructure documentation.
• Collaborate with Data Center Engineers, Network Engineers, and operations teams during deployments and migrations.
• Adhere to ESD, safety, security, and operational best practices.
• Support decommissioning and removal of end-of-life hardware.

Skills

Rack and stack deployments

Hardware installation

Cable management

Reading diagrams & guides

ESD procedures

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Linux basics

Physical strength (50 lbs)

Tools

Enterprise Server Hardware

GPU computing platforms

PDUs

Structured fiber & copper cabling

Rack elevation diagrams

Inventory management systems

Deployment documentation tools

Data center installation tools

Job description

• Perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and GPU hardware.
• Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and maintain proper cable management and airflow standards.
• Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper network cabling.
• Support hardware moves, adds, and changes (MACs) across data center facilities.
• Execute deployment activities following detailed runbooks and engineering documentation.
• Perform basic hardware validation, LED checks, port verification, and physical troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking, labeling, and infrastructure documentation.
• Collaborate with Data Center Engineers, Network Engineers, and operations teams during deployments and migrations.
• Adhere to ESD, safety, security, and operational best practices.
• Support the decommissioning and removal of end-of-life hardware.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise or large-scale data center environments.
• Strong experience performing rack and stack deployments.
• Knowledge of:
• Server and network rack layouts
• Structured copper and fiber cabling
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
• Experience installing enterprise server platforms including Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or equivalent hardware.
• Ability to read rack elevation diagrams, installation guides, and deployment instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work within confined rack environments.
• Familiarity with ESD procedures and safe handling practices for sensitive hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute tasks with precision. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in hyperscale, AI, HPC, or GPU-dense data center environments.
• Exposure to GPU infrastructure and high-performance computing platforms.
• Knowledge of hot aisle/cold aisle containment best practices.
• Experience supporting large hardware refresh, migration, or deployment projects.
• Basic Linux operating system familiarity. Tools and Technologies:
• Enterprise Server Hardware
• GPU Computing Platforms
• Structured Fiber and Copper Cabling
• Network Infrastructure Equipment
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
• Rack Elevation Diagrams and Deployment Documentation
• Asset Tracking and Inventory Management Systems
• Data Center Installation and Deployment Tools