Data center technicians help keep the infrastructure behind cloud services, enterprise networks, and digital products running reliably. Their work may include installing and maintaining servers, monitoring equipment, troubleshooting hardware, and supporting power and cooling systems. Explore vetted data center technician opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and facility, but often include rack-and-stack deployments, cabling, equipment inspections, hardware repairs, inventory tracking, and incident documentation. Technicians may also monitor environmental conditions and coordinate with network, systems, security, and facilities teams to resolve issues and minimize downtime.
Employers commonly look for hands-on experience with servers, networking equipment, structured cabling, and hardware diagnostics. Familiarity with Linux or Windows environments, ticketing systems, data center safety procedures, and standard operating procedures can be valuable. Clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to follow change-management processes are important in 24/7 environments.
Data center technicians can grow into senior technician, data center operations, infrastructure, network, systems administration, or facilities roles. Compensation depends on experience, location, shift requirements, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so explore current listings to find opportunities that match your background and career goals.
Search Ladders for data center technician openings and related infrastructure roles. Review job requirements, compare opportunities, and discover positions where your technical skills can support critical systems at scale.
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Transform data integration in modern data centers by leading a team to design and implement edge collectors, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient onboarding across multiple sites while collabo...
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Systems Engineer - Research Infrastructure & Lab Platforms - Government Customer
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Unlock potential by architecting and enhancing next-gen research platforms, driving automation and reliability to provide researchers with cutting-edge tools. Collaborate in a dynamic environment brid...
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Project Manager Data Center Rapid Deployment
$115K - $138K *
Manage complex data center deployment projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment among stakeholders. Oversee planning, execution, and closeout while maintaining budget and risk controls in fast...
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Drive operational excellence by supporting managed services infrastructure, ensuring seamless incident response, systems administration, and network troubleshooting while collaborating with internal t...
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Transform the future of EV charging by leading DevOps initiatives, enhancing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deli...
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IT Tech Lead - Enterprise Automation
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Elevate your career by leading technical strategies and ensuring application integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize performance, and implement best practices...
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Principal Architect - Data Centers
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Join a team that's redefining architectural excellence by leading global projects, driving business growth, and fostering client relationships while overseeing studio operations and strategic initiati...
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Active Directory / Identity Engineer (Senior)
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Unlock your potential as a senior engineer managing Active Directory services, ensuring security, availability, and recovery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support identity modernization...
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Corporate Technology Support Engineer
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Manage high-quality technical support for corporate users, ensuring seamless operation of Windows and macOS devices, Microsoft 365, and endpoint technologies. Drive improvements in support processes a...
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Champion innovative solutions in a dynamic, remote environment, driving sales strategy and product development for public safety agencies. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful presentations and...
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Senior Design Manager, Data Centers
$123K - $164K *
Drive end-to-end design execution for major data center projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with safety, sustainability, and commercial goals throughout the project lifecycle...
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Senior Program Manager - Data Center Construction
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Take ownership of large-scale construction projects, managing stakeholders and ensuring compliance. Oversee project governance, track milestones, and enhance processes while fostering client relations...
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Control System Designer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
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Join a team that's shaping the future of data center automation. In this role, you'll design cutting-edge control systems for critical infrastructure projects globally, collaborating with diverse team...
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Join us to drive AI integration by transforming client workflows into live agents. You'll manage the entire process from scoping to deployment, collaborating with teams to deliver impactful solutions...
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Senior Control System Designer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
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Drive innovative automation solutions for global data center projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design advanced control systems and ensure compliance with engineering standards wh...
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Engineer robust network solutions to enhance data-center connectivity and support enterprise infrastructure modernization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable network se...
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Business Development Manager (Data Centers Vertical)
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Unlock potential by driving business growth in the Data Centers vertical, executing strategic go-to-market plans, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to deliver innovative electrical inf...
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Staff Backend Engineer - Infrastructure Access - US
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Transform the Teleport Core Product by tackling performance, scalability, and security challenges. Lead a distributed team to design, develop, and implement high-quality solutions while enhancing obse...
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Optimize cloud infrastructure and automate processes as a DevOps Engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability, scalability, and security while driving developer effi...
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Lead Electrical Engineer, Datacenter
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Lead the charge in designing resilient electrical systems for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with teams to oversee full-cycle electrical design, ensuring high availability and operational ex...
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Support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Leverage your expertise in electrical systems and energy management to ensure optimal performance and safe...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security systems globally. As a Senior Security Technician, you'll install, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced security solutions while mentoring junior staf...
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Technical Account Manager (Remote)
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Elevate client satisfaction by serving as the primary technical liaison, ensuring effective service delivery and identifying growth opportunities through strategic relationship management and technica...
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Director, Data Center Solutions Architect
$165K - $228K *
Engage with customers to shape the future of Hyperscale Data Center networks. Lead architecture discussions, drive technology roadmaps, and collaborate with teams to deliver scalable, high-performance...
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Join a team that's implementing robust security controls across multiple brands, safeguarding employees and enhancing productivity through automation and secure practices. Collaborate globally while l...
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What does a data center technician do?
A data center technician installs, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment such as servers, network devices, and cabling. Depending on the role, responsibilities may also include monitoring facility conditions, managing inventory, documenting incidents, and supporting uptime procedures.
What qualifications are common for data center technician jobs?
Employers often seek practical experience with computer hardware, servers, networking equipment, cabling, and troubleshooting. Knowledge of operating systems, ticketing tools, safety practices, and change-management procedures can also be useful. Requirements vary by position.
Can data center technicians earn $100,000 or more?
Some data center and related infrastructure positions offer salaries of $100,000 or more, especially for experienced professionals, specialized roles, or positions in higher-paying markets. Pay varies by employer, location, schedule, and responsibilities; review each listing for compensation details.
What career paths can follow a data center technician role?
Technicians may advance to senior technician or operations roles, or build experience toward careers in network engineering, systems administration, infrastructure, cloud operations, or data center facilities management.
Where can I find data center technician jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Search Ladders for vetted professional data center technician and related infrastructure openings. Check individual job listings for salary, experience, location, and schedule requirements.