Data Center Technician
Core
Hands-on technician performing hardware installation, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and decommissioning in a data center environment.
Role type
Junior to Mid-level Data Center Technician
Builds
IT infrastructure reliability and uptime for government agency customers
Domain
Data Center Operations / IT Hardware
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
hardware installation, cabling infrastructure management, basic diagnostics, troubleshooting, component replacement, data-bearing device destruction, safety compliance
Preferred skills
understanding of cross-functional processes, shift handover coordination
Technologies
racks, hard drives, switches, solid-state drives, flash cards, network equipment, server equipment
Responsibilities
Prepare, stage, and perform basic startups/shutdowns for hardware; Perform basic diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify issues and replace faulty components; Process data-bearing devices for destruction; Participate in daily safety briefings and proactive safety observation reporting; Escalate compliance or operational assurance issues to management.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, guided by experienced technicians
