DC Technician

Job Title: L2 Data Center Technician

Location: Sparks, NV (Onsite)

Tax Term (W2, C2C): W2

Job Type (Permanent/Contract): Contract

Duration: Long Term

Pay Range: $25- $28

Description:

We are seeking an experienced L2 Data Center Technician with 4 5 years of experience supporting enterprise data center environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with server hardware troubleshooting, rack and stack activities, cabling, hardware installation, break-fix support, and data center operations. Candidates must be comfortable working in a rotational shift environment (No Night Shift).

Role and Responsibilities:

• Perform rack and stack of servers, network devices, and storage equipment.
• Handle fiber and copper cabling, including labeling and cable management.
• Support hardware installation, relocation, and decommissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot servers and isolate hardware issues.
• Order replacement parts and install components in servers.
• Coordinate defective part returns with vendors.
• Update server firmware to ensure current versions are installed.
• Configure IP addresses and default login credentials on servers.
• Assist network administrators with server and network-related issues.
• Replace damaged cables, reroute cables, replace optics, and install upgraded server components.
• Temporarily rack and cable servers or switches for remote configuration by network teams.
• Provide hands-on support for network administrators requiring server or hardware assistance.
• Perform Level 1 data center technician responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of hardware changes and configurations.

Required Skills:

• 4 5 years of Data Center Technician experience.
• Strong understanding of core data center components.
• Hands-on server troubleshooting and break-fix support.
• Rack and Stack experience.
• Server hardware installation and replacement.
• Fiber and copper cabling experience.
• Cable labeling and documentation discipline.
• Hardware decommissioning and relocation.
• Firmware updates and basic server configuration.
• Basic networking knowledge.
• Ability to support rotational shifts.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in enterprise data center environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and hardware support skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good documentation and communication skills.
• Experience supporting network teams and infrastructure operations is preferred.