CareerPlan

Data Center Technician (Santa Clara, CA)

USA - Santa Clara, CAFull-time$70k–$95k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-09
On-site

Core

Installing, configuring, and maintaining data center hardware, networking, and cabling to support large-scale distributed systems.

Role type

Data Center Technician (Infrastructure)

Builds

Production data center infrastructure and network connectivity

Domain

Cybersecurity / Data Center Operations

Deliverable

infrastructure

Required skills

Data center hardware installation, Linux CLI, fiber optic cabling, server configuration, Layer 2 networking, troubleshooting, inventory management

Preferred skills

Cisco routing, scripting (Bash/Python/Go), industry certifications (CCNA/CompTIA)

Technologies

Linux, Cisco, Arista, PDUs, Bash, Python, GoLang

Responsibilities

Perform hardware installation, configuration, and testing; run fiber optic and copper cabling; conduct server and network upgrades; troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues; maintain cable documentation and management standards; assist with inventory management.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC