Philly Onsite Data Center Technician — Contract, Flexible Hours

Reboot Monkey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Philadelphia, United States. This role involves hardware installations, structured cabling, and collaboration with remote teams to support mission-critical infrastructure. Candidates should have 2+ years of relevant experience, strong cabling skills, and server hardware knowledge. The position offers flexible scheduling and competitive hourly rates between $25-$35 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience.
• Strong cabling skills for copper and fiber optic.
• Experience with server hardware like Dell, HP, Supermicro.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations and migrations.
• Execute structured cabling and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams.

Skills

Data center experience

Cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, fiber)

Server hardware experience

Professional communication skills in English

Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS or similar)

Network certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+)

Tools

Standard tools (screwdrivers, cable testers)

Job description

Reboot Monkey is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Philadelphia, United States. This role involves hardware installations, structured cabling, and collaboration with remote teams to support mission-critical infrastructure. Candidates should have 2+ years of relevant experience, strong cabling skills, and server hardware knowledge. The position offers flexible scheduling and competitive hourly rates between $25-$35 based on experience.