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Data Center Technician / Network Administrator Operator

Apex Systems
Ashburn, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
Job#: 3034669

Job Description:

We are hiring a Data Center Technician / Network Administrator Operator!

Role: Data Center Technician / Network Administrator Operator

Supporting: Large Financial Services Client

Location: Ashburn, VA (Onsite – Data Center Environment)

Assignment Type: Contract Only

Duration: ~7 Months

Role Overview:

This is a hands-on, high-impact opportunity to support a mission-critical data center environment. You’ll be working directly with enterprise infrastructure, supporting installations, troubleshooting, and day-to-day operations to ensure continuous system performance and uptime.

If you’re someone who enjoys solving technical problems, working with hardware, and being in the center of operations, this role offers strong exposure to real-world data center environments and the chance to grow your technical skillset.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform rack & stack, cabling, and hardware installations
  • Support server and network equipment maintenance (HDD, memory, CPU, NICs, etc.)
  • Execute break/fix, move/add/change (MAC) activities
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and connectivity issues
  • Support data center staging, deployments, and asset management
  • Install, test, and terminate fiber and copper cabling (including Cat6)
  • Maintain rack elevations and documentation within DCIM tools (Nlyte)
  • Monitor systems and escalate incidents as needed
  • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors during outages or performance issues
  • Provide updates and status reporting on active and resolved issues
  • Ensure adherence to data center safety standards
  • Assist with preventative maintenance of network and data center equipment

Qualifications:

  • Experience with routers, switches, and firewalls
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of LAN/WAN networking fundamentals
  • Familiarity with server hardware and data center operations
  • Experience with structured cabling (fiber and copper), testing, and connectors
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment if needed
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred:

  • 5 years of data center experience
  • Experience with Cisco networking equipment
  • Familiarity with PDUs, power distribution, and load management
  • Knowledge of electrical standards, airflow, and cooling in data centers
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $30.00 and $40.00 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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