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Data Center Technician

Location: Alabama (On-Site)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading hyperscale data center operator, is seeking a Data Center Technician to support the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and expansion of its mission-critical facilities in Alabama. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting structured cabling and network infrastructure while ensuring maximum uptime across a high-availability data center environment.

The ideal candidate has experience working within enterprise or hyperscale data centers and is comfortable supporting critical infrastructure in a 24/7 operational environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization supporting some of the world’s largest cloud and technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber optic cabling throughout the data center.
• Perform structured cabling installations including patch panels, cross-connects, ladder rack, fiber raceway, cabinets, and cable management systems.
• Provision and maintain network connectivity between servers, switches, routers, storage, and telecommunications equipment.
• Execute remote hands requests including server reboots, hardware installations, cable moves, equipment swaps, and basic troubleshooting.
• Test and certify copper and fiber cabling using industry-standard testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot Layer 1 connectivity issues including fiber loss, cable faults, termination issues, and signal degradation.
• Install, support, and document Main Distribution Frames (MDF), Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF), and Meet-Me Rooms (MMR).
• Maintain accurate documentation of cabling, power circuits, rack elevations, and infrastructure changes.
• Monitor environmental systems, alarms, cooling equipment, and electrical infrastructure while escalating issues as needed.
• Assist with vendor coordination and support maintenance activities for mission-critical facility equipment.
• Perform equipment installations including cabinets, racks, servers, network devices, and related hardware.
• Ensure all work complies with industry standards, company procedures, and data center best practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure work environment.
• Support site security procedures by escorting vendors and authorized visitors when required.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours support during maintenance windows or critical events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience supporting enterprise, colocation, or hyperscale data center environments.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling systems including:
• Copper (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A)
• Single-mode and multi-mode fiber
• Patch panels, cross-connects, ladder rack, and fiber management systems
• Experience testing and troubleshooting fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Familiarity with network infrastructure including switches, routers, and Layer 1 network topology.
• Working knowledge of ANSI/TIA structured cabling standards and industry best practices.
• Experience reading cable layouts, rack elevations, and infrastructure documentation.
• Basic understanding of critical facility infrastructure including UPS systems, generators, HVAC, electrical distribution, and cooling systems is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Visio is a plus.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in confined spaces, on ladders, or under raised flooring when necessary.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating on-call coverage.

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI Technician or Installer Certification
• Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certification
• Low Voltage or Structured Cabling Certifications
• Fiber splicing experience
• Experience supporting hyperscale, cloud, or enterprise data center environments
• Experience working in mission-critical or 24/7 operations

Why Join Us?

• Work inside a state-of-the-art hyperscale data center supporting next-generation cloud infrastructure.
• Opportunity to grow your career within one of the fastest-growing sectors in technology.
• Exposure to large-scale networking, critical infrastructure, and advanced data center operations.
• Collaborative team environment with ongoing technical training and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.