Onsite Data Center Infrastructure Lead Technician

TEK Systems; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Center Technician to lead and execute physical infrastructure deployments in data center environments, including rack-and-stack, structured cabling, and hardware deployment. You will work with project managers, network engineers, and customers to ensure safe, accurate installations aligned with specifications and standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in data center operations and strong hands-on experience with enterprise-grade equipment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data center operations, infrastructure deployment, or critical facilities environments.
• Hands-on experience with rack-and-stack installations in enterprise, colocation, or hyperscale data centers.
• Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, structured cabling, and hardware deployment best practices.
• Experience installing and supporting servers, storage platforms, switches, routers, and other data center equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day data center installation activities and provide technical direction to onsite technicians.
• Perform and oversee rack-and-stack deployments for network, compute, storage, and telecommunications equipment.
• Install and configure racks, cabinets, rails, cable management systems, and associated hardware.
• Deploy and connect network switches, routers, firewalls, servers, storage arrays, and other critical infrastructure devices.
• Install, route, terminate, label, and document copper and fiber optic cabling in accordance with industry standards.
• Verify equipment placement and rack elevations using project documentation and design drawings.
• Ensure proper power connectivity, load balancing, and cable management within rack environments.
• Conduct quality control inspections to validate installation accuracy, workmanship, and compliance with customer standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve installation, cabling, hardware, and connectivity issues during deployment activities.
• Manage punch-list items, remediation efforts, and project closeout tasks.
• Support hardware moves, adds, changes, and decommissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking, inventory management, and installation documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, network engineers, and customer stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and issues.
• Ensure adherence to all data center operational procedures, change management requirements, and safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment while promoting a strong safety culture.

Skills

Data Center Operations

Rack and Stack

Structured Cabling

Fiber Optics

Hardware Deployment

Network Infrastructure

Server Installation

Cable Management

Asset Management

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Project Coordination

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Center Technician to lead and execute physical infrastructure deployments in data center environments, including rack-and-stack, structured cabling, and hardware deployment. You will work with project managers, network engineers, and customers to ensure safe, accurate installations aligned with specifications and standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in data center operations and strong hands-on experience with enterprise-grade equipment.