Engineer
Core
Installing, racking, and stacking servers and network hardware; installing and troubleshooting copper and fiber cabling in data centers.
Role type
entry-level data center technician (physical infrastructure)
Builds
physical data center infrastructure (cabling, rack mounting, hardware provisioning)
Domain
data center operations / physical infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
copper and fiber cabling installation, Cisco CLI basics, hardware installation, rack and stack operations, documentation (Visio), troubleshooting physical-layer issues
Preferred skills
DCIM tools, ticketing systems, TIA/EIA structured cabling standards
Technologies
Cisco, Visio, Cat5e, Cat6, fiber-optic
Responsibilities
install and route copper and fiber cabling, rack and stack servers and network devices, perform basic Cisco switch configuration and connectivity checks, maintain rack elevations and cabling diagrams, assist with PDU and cable management, replace hardware as part of break/fix work
Seniority
entry-level, hands-on IC