On-Site Data Center Technician (Buffalo) - Contract

Reboot Monkey; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for on-site freelance work supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.

Responsibilities include hardware installations, decommissions and migrations; structured cabling; server racking, stacking and labeling; cross-connects and patch panels; troubleshooting; documenting work with photos and notes; coordinating with remote NOC and client teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of data center or IT infrastructure experience.
• Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single-mode/multi-mode).
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro).
• Professional communication in English.
• Own transportation and on-site work capability.
• DCIM and ticketing systems knowledge preferred.
• Familiarity with major colocation providers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations.
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling.
• Perform cross-connects and patch panel work.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues.
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes.
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams.

Skills

Data center experience

English communication

Physical stamina

Education

CDCP/CDCS

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Screwdrivers

Cable testers

Label makers

Fiber inspection equipment

Job description

Reboot Monkey in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for on-site freelance work supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.

Responsibilities include hardware installations, decommissions and migrations; structured cabling; server racking, stacking and labeling; cross-connects and patch panels; troubleshooting; documenting work with photos and notes; coordinating with remote NOC and client teams.