Data Center Installation Technician

Data Center Installation Technician

Salary: $25 Per Hour with Paid 80-Hour Training ($15 Per Hour)

Work Authorization Requirement: US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Available Locations:

• Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Chattanooga, Tennessee or Bridgeport, Alabama
• Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Columbus, Ohio
• Dallas, Texas
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Denver, Colorado
• Chicago, Illinois
• Los Angeles, California
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Washington, DC

Key Responsibilities:

Install server racks per approved floor plans, ensuring proper grounding and safety compliance

Deploy primary and secondary PDUs for AC cage infrastructure

Install DC power supplies and fuse panels for DC cage environments

Perform rack-and-stack activities for servers and network equipment

Install OEM switches and chassis (1RU to 45RU), including line cards

Safely handle and install equipment using server lifts

Commission console and management switches

Execute network installations in accordance with Telcordia standards

Load ISO configurations on Windows and Linux servers

Perform rack swaps and capacity upgrades with minimal service disruption

Install servers, switches, and routers from major OEM vendors

Configure data center networks using 3-Tier and Spine-Leaf architectures

Execute network migrations across multiple cages, floors, and data center locations

Install fiber patch panels, ODFs, interconnects, and permanent fiber links

Install and manage copper and fiber cabling (LC, SC, MPO, RJ-45, breakout cabling)

Handle fiber optics and transceivers ranging from 1G to 400G

Test and troubleshoot hardware and network components on site

Perform device recovery, zeroization, and base configuration via CLI/GUI

Conduct fiber testing using OTDR, including cleaning and scoping

Interpret EDP (Equipment Deployment Plan) and DPK (Data Patching Key) documentation

Validate patching accuracy and endpoint connectivity

Troubleshoot fiber and network issues during deployment and migration windows

Provide regular progress updates, risk identification, and technical reporting

Support pre-checks, post-installation testing, UAT, and final handover activities

Ensure all technical and documentation requirements are met prior to sign-off

Qualifications:

0–2 years of experience in data center installation, deployment, or maintenance

Prior experience supporting infrastructure or network deployment projects

Ability to read and interpret network design documents and blueprints

Hands-on experience with server racks, PDUs, DC power systems, and fuse panels

Familiarity with rack-and-stack operations for servers and switches

Exposure to OEM switch installations and line card handling

Knowledge of fiber and cabling standards (1G–400G)

Understanding of Telcordia installation standards

Experience loading ISO configurations on Windows and Linux systems

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills during live network changes

Relevant certifications (network installation, fiber optics, data center) preferred