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.
Field Engineer - Hyperscale Data Center
$80K - $95K *
Drive project success by supporting management and ensuring seamless communication between field and office teams. Oversee documentation, validate designs, and enhance processes to meet customer expec...
3 weeks ago
Data Center Manager - Night Shift - Colorado City
$95K - $115K *
Lead a technical engineering team to ensure critical infrastructure uptime, manage client relationships, and oversee maintenance operations in mission-critical environments. Drive compliance with serv...
6 days ago
Data Center Manager - Night Shift - Colorado City
$88K - $105K *
Empower technical teams to ensure optimal operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure. Lead client relationships, oversee compliance, and manage incident resolution in mission-critical envir...
6 days ago
Technical Operations Manager, Third Party Data Centers
$138K - $200K *
Elevate your career by driving operational excellence in data center management. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while ensuring compliance and safety standards...
1 week ago
Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$80K - $95K *
Explore exciting opportunities in electrical design for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate globally on high-profile data center projects while developing your expertise in a dynamic, client-faci...
6 days ago
Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical design for mission-critical facilities. Leverage your expertise in building electrical systems while collaborating on high-profile data center proje...
6 days ago
Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$95K - $115K *
Take ownership of designing electrical systems for large-scale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Enjoy a flexible remote wo...
1 week ago
Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$100K - $120K *
Drive innovation in electrical engineering by designing cutting-edge systems for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while ensuring compliance with industry standard...
1 week ago
Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential by contributing to innovative electrical designs for mission-critical data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while advancing your career in a dynamic, client...
1 week ago
Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$80K - $95K *
Explore a dynamic role in electrical engineering, focusing on mission-critical and data center projects. Collaborate globally, enhance your skills, and contribute to innovative designs while enjoying...
1 week ago
Critical Operations Engineer II (Swing) (CH2)
$87K - $97K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the highest reliability of critical data center systems through expert operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting while fostering continuous improvement and...
Reposted 3 days ago
Principal Data Center Facilities Engineer
$102K - $209K *
Bring your expertise to lead critical electrical infrastructure operations, ensuring reliability and safety at our data center. Oversee maintenance, emergency response, and project execution while men...
2 weeks ago
Data Center Facilities Manager
$122K - $173K *
Drive operational excellence in data center facilities by managing technical teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing systems for efficiency and safety. Collaborate globally to enhance performance a...
Yesterday
Datacenter Site Lead + Thermal + AC Power
$100K - $120K *
Lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional on-site technical support for large-scale projects, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the construction and commissioning phas...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Data Center Operations
$102K - $209K *
Optimize data center operations by leading teams, managing expansions, and enhancing performance. Drive cross-functional collaboration, resolve technical issues, and implement best practices to ensure...
Reposted today
Data Center Superintendent - Trave;
$72K - $99K *
Unlock your potential as a Low Voltage Superintendent, leading field operations on large-scale data center projects. Drive quality, manage crews, and ensure client satisfaction while navigating comple...
6 days ago
Director, Construction - Data Centers
$125K - $150K *
Transform the future of data center construction by leading large-scale projects across the U.S. Oversee all phases, mentor teams, and ensure quality and safety standards while driving projects to suc...
3 weeks ago
Director, Construction - Data Centers
$125K - $150K *
Join us to lead hyperscale data center construction projects across the U.S. Oversee all phases, manage teams, ensure quality and safety, and drive projects to completion on time and within budget whi...
3 weeks ago
Director, Construction - Data Centers
$125K - $150K *
Drive the successful execution of hyperscale data center construction projects, overseeing all phases from mobilization to completion. Lead and mentor teams, ensuring adherence to safety and quality s...
3 weeks ago
Director, Construction - Data Centers
$125K - $150K *
Lead the execution of hyperscale data center construction projects across multiple sites. Oversee all phases, manage teams, ensure quality and safety compliance, and drive projects to completion on ti...
3 weeks ago
Program Manager (Data Center Hardware)
$145K - $155K *
Transform customer engagements by leading a dynamic team, ensuring project success through effective management and operational oversight. Drive continuous improvement and enhance client satisfaction...
2 days ago
$86K - $98K *
Empower users by providing exceptional technical support and guidance. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, maintain IT assets, and enhance user experience while ensuring adherence to policies an...
Yesterday
$86K - $98K *
Drive your career forward as you support users with technical issues, manage help desk requests, and mentor colleagues. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment while ensuring adherence to IT policie...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Drive seamless program execution by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring customer commitments are met from opportunity identification to product commissioning, while maintaining financial health...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Accelerate your career by leading cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution of complex programs from inception to commissioning, driving customer satisfaction and financial performance throu...
1 week ago
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.