Senior Data Center Technician
Core
Hands-on technician responsible for installing, troubleshooting, replacing, and decommissioning IT datacenter hardware (servers, storage, networking) while ensuring compliance with security standards for data-bearing devices.
Role type
Senior Data Center Technician
Builds
IT datacenter infrastructure and hardware lifecycle management
Domain
Data Center Operations / IT Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
hardware installation, troubleshooting, cabling infrastructure management, data-bearing device destruction compliance, quality control, process adherence, ladder/stairs navigation, physical lifting
Preferred skills
Associates Degree in Computer Science, experience in 24x7x365 mission-critical environments, networking device experience
Technologies
servers, storage equipment, network switches, hard drives, solid-state drives, flash cards
Responsibilities
Prepare, stage, and perform startups/shutdowns for hardware; troubleshoot and replace IT equipment; verify compliance for data-bearing device destruction; provide guidance to less experienced technicians; perform discrete quality control assessments; coordinate task allocation during manager absence.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC