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.
Area Operations Manager, Data Centers
$230K - $270K *
Drive operational excellence as you lead large-scale data center projects, managing client relationships and ensuring financial and scheduling targets are met across multiple locations. Collaborate wi...
3 weeks ago
Area Operations Manager, Data Centers
$230K - $270K *
Oversee and execute large-scale data center civil infrastructure projects, ensuring operational excellence and strong client relationships while managing financial and scheduling targets across multip...
3 weeks ago
Area Operations Manager, Data Centers
$230K - $270K *
Oversee and drive large-scale data center civil infrastructure projects, ensuring operational excellence and strong client relationships while managing financial and scheduling targets across multiple...
3 weeks ago
Area Operations Manager, Data Centers
$230K - $270K *
Lead the charge in operational excellence by managing large-scale data center projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery, maintain client relationships, and uphold safety standards whi...
3 weeks ago
Area Operations Manager, Data Centers
$230K - $270K *
Lead the charge in delivering large-scale data center projects, managing client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple sites while maintaining safety and financial targets...
3 weeks ago
Area Operations Manager, Data Centers
$230K - $270K *
Drive operational excellence by leading large-scale data center projects, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with financial and scheduling targets across multiple regions. Collabor...
3 weeks ago
Area Operations Manager, Data Centers
$230K - $270K *
Lead and manage large-scale data center civil infrastructure projects, ensuring operational excellence and strong client relationships. Oversee site development, budgeting, and compliance while collab...
3 weeks ago
Project Architect | Data Centers
$80K - $95K *
Tackle complex architectural challenges as a Project Architect, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver innovative design solutions and manage project execution from concept to completion, ensuri...
4 days ago
Staff / Senior Data Center Security Engineer
$320K - $405K *
Lead the charge in shaping security engineering across multiple domains, designing and implementing controls, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and enhance security...
6 days ago
Staff / Senior Data Center Security Engineer
$320K - $405K *
Advance your career by engineering security controls across multiple domains, ensuring robust protection for data centers and hardware supply chains. Collaborate with teams to automate compliance and...
6 days ago
Data Center Operations Manager-MEP
$134K - $179K *
Accelerate your career by leading mechanical operations in data center projects. Drive safety, quality, and efficiency while managing teams and logistics to ensure successful execution from mobilizati...
2 weeks ago
Security Systems & Technology Engineer, Americas
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to operate and enhance physical security systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance across global sites. Collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver upgrades and mai...
2 weeks ago
Staff TPM - Datacenter Delivery
$160K - $190K *
Join a team that's driving the future of data center capacity delivery. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives, manage complex projects, and ensure operational readiness for AI-optimized infrastruct...
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Manager, Data Center Operations
$70K - $110K *
Drive excellence in Mainframe and Distributed Data Center Operations by managing teams, enhancing service delivery, and fostering client relationships. Leverage technical expertise to mentor staff and...
1 month ago
Data Center Controls Engineer, Controls Deployment Service
$96K - $166K *
Lead the charge in optimizing data center controls systems, managing BMS and EPMS projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and reliability in a fast-pa...
2 weeks ago
Data Center Cluster Operations Leader, AMER North East DC Ops
$182K - $272K *
Champion operational excellence by leading teams in data center cluster management, ensuring safety, efficiency, and scalability while leveraging AI for enhanced productivity and strategic growth in a...
3 days ago
Operations and Maintenance Technician - Azure Landing Zone & Azure Virtual Desktop
$102K - $154K *
Explore diverse opportunities as you support Azure Landing Zone and Virtual Desktop operations, ensuring optimal performance and stability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive inno...
6 days ago
$69K - $117K *
Engage with a dynamic team to tackle full life cycle projects, generating innovative design solutions and collaborating with consultants to deliver exceptional results in commercial architecture...
1 week ago
$69K - $117K *
Join a dynamic team to shape the future of data center architecture. Collaborate on full life cycle projects, generate innovative design solutions, and enhance your expertise in a supportive environme...
1 week ago
Data Center Structural Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
$116K - $160K *
Engineer resilient data center structures, optimizing design for safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with a creative team to influence global projects and ensure world-class uptime...
2 weeks ago
Chief Engineer - MEP Data Center Operations, New Albany, Ohio
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in optimizing data center operations, ensuring efficient management of critical systems, compliance, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and drive co...
3 weeks ago
Data Center Controls Engineer, Controls team
$100K - $167K *
Pioneer innovative automation systems for data centers, managing BMS and EPMS projects. Collaborate with experts to optimize controls, ensuring alignment with business objectives while navigating comp...
1 week ago
Data Center Security Installation Project Manager (Deputy Project Leader)
$80K - $95K *
Manage and optimize large-scale data center security installation projects, ensuring timely completion and financial oversight while coordinating with contractors and adhering to safety regulations...
2 weeks ago
Datacenter Site Operations Lead
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence in datacenter environments. Lead governance, ensure production readiness, and enhance infrastructure visibility while collaborating across multip...
6 days ago
Data Center Engineering Operations Area Manager, RNO
$129K - $193K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee data center operations, manage personnel, and ensure optimal performance of critical infrastructure. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance efficiency, and lead a team to...
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.