What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Operations Technician/Server Deployment Technician/IT Operations Technician position at Apetan Consulting?
Job Summary
We are seeking a Data Center Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of servers, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with hardware installation, structured cabling, rack and stack activities, break/fix support, and data center operations.
Responsibilities
- Install, rack, stack, and cable servers, storage, and network equipment.
- Perform hardware upgrades, replacements, and break/fix activities.
- Troubleshoot server, storage, and network hardware issues.
- Install and manage copper and fiber optic cabling.
- Label, document, and maintain cable management standards.
- Monitor data center environmental conditions and infrastructure.
- Replace failed components including drives, memory, power supplies, and network cards.
- Perform preventive maintenance and asset inventory management.
- Support operating system installations and basic configuration.
- Work with remote engineering teams during deployments and troubleshooting.
- Follow change management and incident management procedures.
- Maintain documentation for hardware inventory and network connectivity.
- Support power cycling and remote hands requests.
- Adhere to safety and security procedures within the data center.
Required Skills
- Experience with rack & stack of servers and network devices.
- Hardware troubleshooting and break/fix experience.
- Knowledge of Dell, HPE, Cisco, Lenovo, or Supermicro hardware.
- Experience with structured cabling (Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A/Fiber).
- Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VLANs, switches, routers).
- Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux.
- Experience using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Jira.
- Ability to lift equipment (up to 50 lbs) and work in a data center environment.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- CompTIA A
- CompTIA Network
- Cisco CCNA
- Dell, HPE, or Lenovo hardware certifications
- Experience with VMware or Hyper-V
- Experience supporting enterprise or hyperscale data centers
Salary : $30 - $60