Data Center Technician

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Data Center Technician to join our team in Ashburn, Virginia. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in managing infrastructure installations, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining high service standards within our data center environment. This position provides an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver reliable IT infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end process of infrastructure installation requests, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

• Collaborate with the Infrastructure Manager to support power-related events, including building power downs and single-sided events.

• Certify network connections and peripherals before transitioning them to the designated operations team.

• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and engineering staff to meet service level agreements for all infrastructure projects.

• Prepare detailed project estimates by interpreting schematics, drawings, and gathering requirements through direct communication with stakeholders.

• Create and manage tickets for infrastructure tasks, ensuring proper approval, monitoring, and timely closure or cancellation.

• Lead efforts in power remediation projects, including planning and execution stages.

• Assist in managing rack-level capacity and oversee infrastructure monitoring to maintain optimal performance.

• Organize and execute infrastructure installations, including power surveys, rack and cabling setups, and new data center build-outs.

• Handle procurement and tracking of infrastructure materials, purchase orders, and stock levels to ensure availability of necessary resources.• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant role within a data center or IT infrastructure environment.

• Proficiency in Network Operations Center (NOC) practices and procedures.

• Hands-on experience with cable assemblies and installations, including fiber and copper cabling.

• Familiarity with Microsoft and Cisco hardware systems.

• Knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SAN) and related technologies.

• Strong ability to interpret technical schematics and drawings for project execution.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills for effective coordination with teams and contractors.