CareerPlan

Data Center Technician - Elk Grove, IL

Elk Grove - DCFull-time$65k–$85k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Maintain data center operations, perform hardware and network diagnostics, and execute physical repairs to ensure service availability and reliability.

Role type

Data Center Technician (IC)

Builds

Physical cloud infrastructure (servers, networking hardware)

Domain

Data Center Operations / Cloud Infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Computer hardware troubleshooting and assembly, Linux operating system, Scripting (Python, Bash), Root cause analysis, Equipment transport and positioning, Fine motor skills

Preferred skills

Data center experience, Computer networking, Cisco IOS/Juniper JunOS, Associate's degree in IT

Technologies

Linux, Python, Bash, Cisco IOS, Juniper JunOS

Responsibilities

Maintain data center operations to ensure service availability, Conduct hardware and network diagnostics and repairs, Perform root cause analysis of hardware and software failures, Respond to on-site equipment failures or emergencies within 60 minutes, Develop scripts to update server and networking hardware, Assemble and install equipment

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC