Overnight Data Center Technician II

TEKsystems; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Center Technician II for the Reno, NV area to support overnight shift operations in a mission-critical data center. You will diagnose and repair server hardware, perform firmware updates, and assist with network cabling and deployment tasks.

The role requires independent work, strong problem-solving, and the ability to make technical decisions in high-pressure environments. Compensation aligns with market rates for night-shift data center technicians.

Qualifications

• Strong data center operations experience with a focus on troubleshooting and break/fix support.
• Ability to identify, isolate, and resolve server hardware issues independently.
• Experience with enterprise servers, network equipment, and data center infrastructure.
• Familiarity with firmware upgrades, hardware replacement procedures, and basic server configuration.
• Knowledge of rack and stack activities, cabling standards, and physical infra deployment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot a wide variety of server hardware issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Perform advanced break/fix activities on enterprise server systems.
• Order, replace, and return defective hardware components through vendor warranty processes.
• Install firmware updates to ensure systems remain current, secure, and optimized.
• Configure IP addresses, default credentials, and initial server settings.
• Support network admins by replacing damaged cables and hardware components, and re-routing cabling.
• Rack, stack, cable, and prepare servers and network equipment for deployment and remote configuration.
• Provide technical support to Data Center and Lab teams as needed.

Skills

Data center ops

Troubleshooting

Break/fix

Server hardware

Firmware upgrades

IP configuration

Networking cabling

Rack and stack

Independent worker

Overnight shift

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Center Technician II for the Reno, NV area to support overnight shift operations in a mission-critical data center. You will diagnose and repair server hardware, perform firmware updates, and assist with network cabling and deployment tasks.

The role requires independent work, strong problem-solving, and the ability to make technical decisions in high-pressure environments. Compensation aligns with market rates for night-shift data center technicians.