Remote Data Center Technician: Cabling & Deployment

Ericsson; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in data center environments in New Albany, OH. The role involves rack-and-stack tasks, cabling, equipment provisioning, testing, and ensuring safety and compliance with Ericsson standards.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in data center/IT infrastructure, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while collaborating with teams and

Qualifications

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience required.
• 1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.

Responsibilities

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure according to engineering designs and installation documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling while ensuring proper labeling, cable management, and adherence to quality standards.
• Install rack power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned power sources, and verify proper power and management connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.
• Execute basic testing and validation activities, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures. Perform MACD activities and standard FRU replacements following approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and escalate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

Skills

Data center operations

Structured cabling

Field services

IT infrastructure support

Safety awareness

Rack-and-stack

Collaboration with teams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification

Job description

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in data center environments in New Albany, OH. The role involves rack-and-stack tasks, cabling, equipment provisioning, testing, and ensuring safety and compliance with Ericsson standards.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in data center/IT infrastructure, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while collaborating with teams and