Data Center Technician

West Des Moines, IA, US, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Data Center Technician / Data Center Engineer (Server Operations)



Location:

Onsite

Overview



We are seeking a highly skilled

Data Center Technician/Engineer

with strong expertise in

servers, hardware installation, troubleshooting, and data center infrastructure

. The ideal candidate will support mission-critical environments, ensuring maximum uptime, operational excellence, and adherence to industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Server & Hardware Operations



Install, rack, stack, cable, and label

servers, storage systems, and network devices

. Perform

BIOS updates, firmware upgrades, server imaging

, and OS loading. Execute server hardware diagnostics, part replacements (CPU, RAM, HDD/SSD, NIC, RAID controllers), and perform RMA processing with vendors. Build and configure

bare-metal servers

following engineering standards. Troubleshoot hardware failures and escalate with vendors to ensure quick resolution.

Data Center Floor Operations



Manage data center workflow including

ticketing, incident response, task scheduling, and asset tracking

. Maintain structured cabling for

fiber, copper, DAC, and AOC cables

. Perform power measurements, power audits, and ensure proper

PDU/UPS usage

. Conduct regular data hall inspections ensuring cooling, power, and environmental systems are stable.

Infrastructure & Systems Support



Support

server refreshes

, deployments, migrations, and decommissions. Assist with infrastructure expansion projects: racks, cabinets, containment systems. Work with internal engineering teams to support

compute, storage, virtualization, and cloud environments

. Manage documentation for procedures, diagrams, inventory, and preventive maintenance.

Required Skills & Qualifications



2 years

hands-on experience in a

data center or server operations

environment (depending on role level). Strong knowledge of

server hardware architecture

(Dell, HP, Lenovo, Supermicro, ZT Systems, Cisco UCS, or equivalent). Experience with

racking, stacking, cabling, and troubleshooting servers

. Strong understanding of

network fundamentals

(TCP/IP, VLANs, subnets). Experience with fiber/copper termination, cable management, and structured cabling. Ability to perform physical tasks: lifting 50-75 lbs., bending, climbing ladders. Familiarity with

ticketing systems

(ServiceNow, Jira, Remedy) and DCIM tools. Excellent documentation, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.

Preferred Qualifications



Certification(s):

CompTIA Server+, Network+, A+, CCNA, AWS Cloud Practitioner

, or similar. Experience with

virtualization

(VMware, Hyper-V). Knowledge of

Linux/Windows server troubleshooting

. Experience with

SOP creation

, data center migrations, and large-scale buildouts.
Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: On the road

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD6081929
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    30.0 36.0 USD
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    West Des Moines, IA, US, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned