Datacenter Technician

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Data Center Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day physical operations of our data center, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilitie

• sInstall, configure, and maintain servers, networking equipment, and other data center hardwar
• ePerform rack and stack operations, including cable management and labelin
• gMonitor data center systems including power, cooling, and environmental control
• sRespond to hardware alerts and incidents, performing diagnosis and troubleshootin
• gConduct routine preventive maintenance on equipment and facilitie
• sCoordinate with vendors and contractors for equipment deliveries, repairs, and replacement
• sMaintain accurate asset and inventory record
• sSupport capacity planning and data center expansion project
• sAdhere to and enforce data center access, security, and change management policie
• sParticipate in on-call rotation for after-hours suppor

tKey Responsibilities – Network Connectivity Verificatio

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  Connect a laptop to wired desk drops and verify network connectivity, confirming a valid non-APIPA IP address is assigned (i.e., not in the 169.254.x.x rang
• e)Verify link speed (1 Gbps) and full-duplex operation at each desk drop using standard network too
• lsDocument test results for each desk and drop location on provided tracking shee
• tsTrace and test cable runs between IDF switch ports and desk drops, reading and interpreting cable labels and patch panel layou
• tsPerform basic troubleshooting when issues arise — including testing a secondary desk drop, verifying connectivity at the IDF switch port, and testing cable continuity from IDF to the desk dr
• opEscalate unresolved issues with clear documentation of steps already tak

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Required Qualificati

• ons2+ years of hands-on experience in a data center or IT infrastructure r
• oleSolid understanding of server hardware, networking, and storage syst
• emsFamiliarity with power and cooling concepts (UPS, PDUs, CRAC/CRAH uni
• ts)Experience with structured cabling and patch panel managem
• entAbility to read and interpret technical documentation and network diagr
• amsStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving ski
• llsAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physically demanding environm
• entWorking knowledge of basic network connectivity concepts including IP addressing, APIPA, link speed, and duplex setti
• ngsAbility to read and trace structured cabling between IDF switches and desk dr
• opsHands-on experience using cable testers and network verification to
• olsComfort with documentation — accurately recording test results on standardized tracking she