Data Center Technician

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer to support engineering and operational excellence within a large-scale data center environment. This role requires a strong foundation in Linux, hands-on experience with server and hardware diagnostics, and a clear long-term interest in lab or data center operations. The ideal candidate is highly technical, operationally driven, and motivated to build a long-term career in mission-critical infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on server and host diagnostics, hardware validation, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Leverage strong Linux fundamentals to support system operations, debugging, and maintenance tasks.
• Support testing, deployment, and validation of data center hardware and infrastructure.
• Provide on-site coordination with technicians, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Operate and support critical systems including power, cooling, and monitoring infrastructure (UPS, generators, HVAC, BMS).
• Assist with lab or data center build-outs, expansions, and equipment installs.
• Track and manage hardware assets, inventory, and test results.
• Maintain high standards for safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 2–4 years of technical experience in data center, lab, or infrastructure environments.
• Technical Skills: Strong, instinctive Linux fundamentals (command line, system navigation, troubleshooting), and hands-on experience with hardware diagnostics, server/host testing, or system validation.
• Must have a demonstrated long-term interest in lab environments, hardware operations, or data center infrastructure.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems at both hardware and OS levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting data centers, labs, or hardware testing environments.
• Familiarity with low-level system debugging, firmware, or validation workflows.
• Exposure to networking fundamentals (cabling, basic connectivity).
• Technical degree, military training, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Benefits

• Supplemental benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• On-demand training program, certification prep, and library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars (available after 6+ months of tenure)
• Certification discounts and perks through associations including CompTIA and IIBA
• Dedicated consultant support team and certified Career Coach