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Data Center Technician
Data Center Technicians install, maintain, troubleshoot and replace the physical IT infrastructure that keeps data centers operating. The role combines hands-on server and network hardware work with structured troubleshooting, safety, documentation and operational procedures.
View roleIT InfrastructureSenior Data Center Technician
Senior Data Center Technicians combine advanced hands-on infrastructure work with technical leadership, escalation support and broader operational responsibility. They are often trusted to handle complex issues, guide other technicians and help ensure work is executed safely, accurately and consistently in production data center environments.
View roleNetworkingNetwork Technician
Network Technicians install, connect, test, troubleshoot and maintain the physical network infrastructure that allows servers, storage systems and other equipment inside a data center to communicate. The role combines hands-on work with fiber and copper cabling, network devices and structured troubleshooting with strict documentation, safety and change-control requirements.
View roleCritical EnvironmentCritical Environment Technician
Critical Environment Technicians help operate, monitor and maintain the power, cooling and facility systems that keep data centers available. The role combines electrical and mechanical infrastructure knowledge with safety, monitoring, preventive maintenance, operational procedures, incident response and disciplined work in mission-critical environments.
View roleElectricalElectrical Technician
Electrical Technicians support the electrical infrastructure that delivers reliable power throughout a data center. Depending on their qualifications and authorization, they may inspect, monitor, test, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems while working within strict safety, operational and procedural controls.
View roleMechanicalMechanical Technician
Mechanical Technicians support the cooling and mechanical infrastructure that removes heat from data center environments and keeps IT equipment within required operating conditions. Depending on the facility, they may monitor, inspect, maintain and troubleshoot cooling equipment, pumps, air-handling systems, controls and associated mechanical infrastructure.
View roleLogisticsData Center Logistics Technician
Data Center Logistics Technicians control the movement, tracking and accountability of hardware and other assets throughout the data center lifecycle. The role combines receiving, inventory management, staging, asset tracking, secure handling, shipping and decommission support with the accuracy and process discipline required in a production environment.
View roleSecurityData Center Security Specialist
Data Center Security Specialists protect people, facilities, controlled areas and physical infrastructure through security operations and established site procedures. The role covers physical access control, visitor and contractor management, monitoring of controlled areas, incident detection and escalation, accurate security records and close coordination with operations, logistics and facilities teams. This is a physical security discipline, not a cybersecurity or information security role.
View roleOperationsData Center Operations Manager
Data Center Operations Managers lead the teams, processes and operational activities required to keep data center infrastructure running safely, reliably and efficiently. The role combines people leadership with incident management, operational readiness, performance management, risk control, vendor coordination and cross-functional execution.
View roleSafety & ComplianceData Center Safety & Compliance Specialist
Helps make sure work inside a live data center is carried out safely, consistently and in line with the applicable procedures, controls and requirements — through inspections, risk controls, audit readiness, evidence and corrective actions.
View roleProject ManagementData Center Project Manager
Data Center Project Managers coordinate the people, activities, schedules, dependencies, risks and resources required to deliver infrastructure changes successfully. Projects may include hardware deployments, infrastructure upgrades, migrations, facility improvements, equipment replacements, decommissioning or other defined changes within the data center environment.
View roleProgram ManagementTechnical Program Manager
Technical Program Managers coordinate complex technical outcomes across multiple teams, projects and infrastructure workstreams. In data center environments, they connect engineering, operations, deployment, networking, facilities, logistics, vendors and leadership while managing dependencies, risks, readiness, milestones and program-level execution.
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