L2 DC Tech - Lenoir, NC

Kelly Telecom; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gtatelecom is seeking a Data Center Field Installation Technician II to lead equipment and rack installations, validate fiber and copper cabling, and ensure power and cooling setups are ready for use. You will interpret installation plans, troubleshoot issues, and guide junior technicians while maintaining high standards of quality and safety in all deployments.

This role offers independent work with opportunities to coordinate with engineering and operations teams on complex deployments,

Qualifications

• Experience with data center installations or similar hands-on technical role.
• Strong knowledge of racks, servers, storage, and network equipment.
• Experience installing and validating fiber and copper cabling.
• Familiarity with rack power distribution, PDUs, dual feeds, and redundancy concepts.
• Ability to read technical drawings, rack layouts, schematics, and SOPs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently while guiding junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead rack builds and equipment installations using design documents and deployment plans.
• Install and validate fiber and copper cabling, power connections, and rack components.
• Set up airflow and cooling systems, including direct-to-chip connections.
• Perform initial system bring-up, hardware checks, and basic network connectivity testing.
• Audit installations for labeling, cable management, power, cooling, and design compliance.
• Guide junior technicians, resolve deployment issues, and document progress or deviations.

Skills

Data center installs

Rack systems

Fiber & copper cabling

Power distribution

Networking basics

Troubleshooting

Tools

OS imaging tools

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Take on a hands‑on role bringing data center infrastructure online. As a Data Center Field Installation Technician II, you’ll lead equipment and rack installations, complete fiber and copper cabling, connect power and cooling systems, and help verify that deployments are ready for use.

This role is a natural next step for a technician who’s ready to work more independently and help guide others. You’ll interpret installation plans, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and keep quality and safety front and center, from checking cable and power connections to validating direct‑to‑chip liquid cooling setups.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead rack builds and equipment installations using design documents and deployment plans
• Install and validate fiber and copper cabling, power connections, and rack components
• Set up airflow and cooling systems, including direct‑to‑chip connections
• Perform initial system bring‑up, hardware checks, and basic network connectivity testing
• Audit installations for labeling, cable management, power, cooling, and design compliance
• Guide junior technicians, resolve deployment issues, and document progress or deviations

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with data center installations or a similar hands‑on technical role
• Strong knowledge of racks, servers, storage, and network equipment
• Experience installing and validating fiber and copper cabling
• Familiarity with rack power distribution, PDUs, dual feeds, and redundancy concepts
• Ability to read technical drawings, rack layouts, schematics, and methods of procedure
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently while guiding junior technicians

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience installing or validating direct‑to‑chip liquid cooling systems
• Familiarity with DX airflow management and rack‑level cooling practices
• Experience with OS installation, imaging tools, BIOS settings, or firmware validation
• Knowledge of post‑installation testing and quality assurance procedures
• Experience coordinating installation work with engineering, operations, or project teams
• Familiarity with data center safety procedures, permits, and PPE requirements