Data Center Technician - United States - Beltsville - On-site

About the role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Beltsville, United States. This is a freelance, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

$60,000-75,000/year (USD annual)
Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development allowance
- Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule

Freelance permanent position
Standard business hours with on-call rotation
Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades

Job requirements

• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred

Beltsville, Maryland, United States