Data Center Technician
Core
Hands-on technician responsible for preparing, installing, troubleshooting, replacing, and decommissioning IT datacenter hardware and cabling infrastructure.
Role type
Junior to Mid-level Data Center Technician
Builds
Physical IT infrastructure (servers, storage, networking, cabling) within data centers
Domain
Data Center Operations / IT Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware installation and replacement, Basic diagnostics and troubleshooting, Cabling infrastructure management, Hardware startup and shutdown procedures, Data-bearing device destruction protocols, Ticket execution
Preferred skills
Understanding of server/network/storage equipment interactions, Process change impact analysis
Technologies
Servers, Storage, Network switches, Hard drives, Solid-state drives, Flash cards
Responsibilities
Prepare, stage, set up, and perform basic startups and shutdowns for hardware according to checklists and guides. Perform basic diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify causes of technical issues and replace faulty components. Process data-bearing devices for destruction or confirm eradication. Complete assigned tickets efficiently in alignment with KPIs. Participate in daily safety briefings and proactive safety observation reporting.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC