Data Center Technician
Core
Independently supports and optimizes daily operations across enterprise data center environments, managing infrastructure, hardware lifecycle, and environmental systems.
Role type
Senior IC Data Center Technician
Builds
Secure, stable, and reliable infrastructure and applications for the University of Chicago
Domain
Higher Education / Data Center Infrastructure
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), hardware lifecycle management, environmental systems monitoring, networking infrastructure, power infrastructure installation, fiber and copper cabling, change management, inventory auditing, troubleshooting complex technical issues
Preferred skills
DCIM systems familiarity, enterprise-scale data center support, technical certifications (CompTIA A+, DCIM), power tool usage, analytical skills for system performance data
Technologies
DCIM systems, PDU/RDHx units, ticketing systems
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains DCIM monitoring and asset tracking processes; audits and validates equipment inventory; analyzes environmental data and troubleshoots anomalies; installs and upgrades power infrastructure and cabling; executes recovery procedures and backup validations; plans and executes cabinet relocations and infrastructure reconfigurations; acts as a technical resource for junior staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
