Datacenter Technician

Robert Half
Dallas, TX

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


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