What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Technician Level 2 position at Cognizant?
Cognizant is seeking a Level 2 Data Center Technician for a full-time opportunity working out of our client office in Reno, NV. The salary range for this role is between $63,000 and $73,000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 7/30/2026. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
Perform rack & stack of servers, network devices, and storage equipment.
Handle cabling (fiber & copper) including labeling and cable management.
Support installation, relocation, and decommissioning of hardware.
Troubleshoot a variety of servers and isolate the problem that the server is encountering.
Order replacement parts and install them in servers and ship back the defective part to their respective vendors.
Update firmware on servers to ensure the latest version is installed.
Configure IP addresses and default login credentials on servers.
Reach out and assist network admins on any issues they are having with a server that can range from: replacing broken or damaged cables, re-routing cables to different ports on the server or switch, replacing optics on both server and switch ports, changing out parts and installing upgraded versions of those parts in servers.
Temporarily rack and stack a server or switch in a cabinet and cable it so the network admin can remotely log in and run configurations on device.
Assist network admins who reach out requesting specific assistance with servers or switch.
Qualifications
3 to 5 years of experience working in a Data Centre.
Hands on experience with Data Centre Core Components.
Hands-on Troubleshooting & Break-Fix Skills.
Cabling & Documentation Discipline.
Responsibilities
Perform rack & stack of servers, network devices, and storage equipment.
Handle cabling (fiber & copper) including labeling and cable management.
Support installation, relocation, and decommissioning of hardware.
Troubleshoot a variety of servers and isolate the problem that the server is encountering.
Order replacement parts and install them in servers and ship back the defective part to their respective vendors.
Update firmware on servers to ensure the latest version is installed.
Configure IP addresses and default login credentials on servers.
Reach out and assist network admins on any issues they are having with a server that can range from: replacing broken or damaged cables, re-routing cables to different ports on the server or switch, replacing optics on both server and switch ports, changing out parts and installing upgraded versions of those parts in servers.
Temporarily rack and stack a server or switch in a cabinet and cable it so the network admin can remotely log in and run configurations on device.
Assist network admins who reach out requesting specific assistance with servers or switch.
Qualifications
3 to 5 years of experience working in a Data Centre.
Hands on experience with Data Centre Core Components.
Hands-on Troubleshooting & Break-Fix Skills.
Cabling & Documentation Discipline.
Salary : $63,000 - $73,000