Senior Data Center Technician: Cabling & Deployments

Astreya; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a Data Center Technician III to install hardware into racks, label devices, and manage cabling in our data centers. You will document processes, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate server installations while communicating clearly with customers in a ticketing system.

The role requires strong knowledge of data center practices, the ability to work under SOPs, and on-call availability within 1 hour. Physical tasks include lifting and moving equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with US Passport and Real ID.
• High school diploma or GED with 5–8 years' related experience or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to respond to on-call requests within 1 hour.
• Experience cabling systems (power/copper/fiber) per SOPs.
• Experience with CAT5e/CAT6 copper and various fiber types.
• Proficiency with standard desktop tools (MS Office).
• Must provide own transportation to work locations.

Responsibilities

• Install, move, and decommission hardware including cabinets, shelves, power strips, rails, cables, servers, storage, and other devices in the Data Center.
• Confirm and label devices, racks and cables.
• Use standard ticketing system and communicate clearly with customers.
• Follow SOPs, program policies, safety policies, and security policies while meeting quality/quantity requirements.
• Other duties as required; not a comprehensive list.

Skills

On-call responsiveness

English communication

Data center operations

Hardware knowledge

Mentorship

Problem solving

Education

High school/GED

5–8 years experience or equivalent

Tools

CAT5e/CAT6 cabling

Fiber testers

Cable management

MS Office

Ticketing system

Job description

Astreya is seeking a Data Center Technician III to install hardware into racks, label devices, and manage cabling in our data centers. You will document processes, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate server installations while communicating clearly with customers in a ticketing system.

The role requires strong knowledge of data center practices, the ability to work under SOPs, and on-call availability within 1 hour. Physical tasks include lifting and moving equipment as needed.