DATA CENTER TECHNICIANS

Core Qualifications:

- Hands-on experience in fiber optics, structured cabling (including Cat6A), rack and stack, testing, and break-fix support.

- Proficiency with testing tools ( , power meters, cable testers) and physical network troubleshooting (Layer 1).

- Experience using ticketing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Equipment Installation & Deployment: Install server racks and network equipment; connect switches; manage, label, and route fiber optic and copper cabling; support rack moves, upgrades, and decommissioning.

2. Network Testing: Test newly installed fiber and network circuits using OTDR and power meters to verify quality and signal strength.

3. Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose connectivity issues, replace faulty hardware (cables, optics, switches), and respond to critical outages.

4. Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance, clean fiber optic connectors, inspect routing, and support new build-outs.

5. Safety & Compliance: Follow data center safety procedures, use required PPE/ESD protection, and adhere to lockout/tagout protocols.

6. Collaboration: Work with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams; maintain ticket updates and provide clear shift handovers.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

- Experience with liquid-cooled data center racks, barcode scanning, asset tracking, and large hyperscale data centers.

- BICSI Installer or Technician certification.

- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.