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.
Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by designing cutting-edge electrical systems for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and advanc...
1 week ago
Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$95K - $115K *
Shape your career by designing cutting-edge electrical systems for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and advancin...
1 week ago
Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$80K - $95K *
Seeking an Electrical Engineer with 2+ years in building electrical design, focusing on mission critical and data center facilities. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while developing expe...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of electrical engineering by collaborating with design teams, ensuring technical compliance, and enhancing performance across diverse projects. Join us to tackle innovative challenges...
3 days ago
Project Manager - Data Center Construction
$95K - $115K *
Drive large-scale construction projects by managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes. Oversee multiple projects, provide technical support, and enhance client relationships...
4 weeks ago
Data Center Security Specialist
$60K - $105K *
Manage security operations for a data center, ensuring compliance and safety. Oversee vendor performance, conduct audits, and respond to incidents while collaborating with teams to enhance security me...
6 days ago
Data Center Solutions Architect
$160K - $290K *
Design innovative GPU infrastructure solutions that meet diverse customer needs. Engage with clients to translate requirements into robust technical architectures, ensuring alignment with engineering...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Data Center Solutions Architect
$160K - $290K *
Develop cutting-edge data center solutions by architecting GPU infrastructure that bridges customer needs with technical design across networking, compute, and storage systems for enhanced performance...
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Data Center Solutions Architect
$160K - $290K *
Take ownership of designing and delivering GPU infrastructure solutions, bridging technical requirements with end-to-end data center architecture across networking, compute, and storage systems for op...
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Data Center Solutions Architect
$160K - $290K *
Architect end-to-end GPU infrastructure solutions, bridging customer needs with technical design in networking, compute, storage, and data center systems. Engage with clients to innovate and uphold pe...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Development Manager (Data Center)
$110K - $130K *
Drive the future of data center development by leading projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and operational excellenc...
Reposted 1 week ago
$89K - $135K *
Take ownership of preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for HITEC systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective field execution, customer communication, and operational discipline while mai...
3 weeks ago
$77K - $128K *
Engage in server installations and support, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with teams to manage logistics and technical documentation while troubleshooting complex issues in a...
1 week ago
Project Manager - Data Center Construction
$110K - $130K *
Lead the delivery of a large-scale data center project, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, budget adherence, and timely complet...
1 week ago
Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Lead innovative data center projects, overseeing design and execution from concept to completion. Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-quality solutions while managing client relationships an...
1 week ago
Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative data center projects, managing design teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery for global clients. This role offers flexibility and the chance to collaborate...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform the future of telecommunications and security design by leading project initiatives, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative solutions that meet client needs an...
4 weeks ago
$125K - $155K *
Lead the charge in optimizing data center infrastructure analysis, providing expert insights across electrical, mechanical, operations, and master planning domains to enhance strategy development and...
Yesterday
$125K - $155K *
Engage in strategic analysis of data center infrastructure, providing leadership across electrical, mechanical, operations, and master planning domains to enhance performance and reliability for missi...
Yesterday
$125K - $155K *
Transform data center strategies by leading infrastructure analysis across electrical, mechanical, and operational domains. Collaborate with teams to enhance resilience and efficiency while ensuring c...
Yesterday
$125K - $155K *
Join a dynamic team to lead data center strategy analysis, focusing on electrical, mechanical, operations, and master planning. Drive infrastructure assessments and enhance reliability while collabora...
Yesterday
$125K - $155K *
Join a team that's redefining data center strategies by leading infrastructure analysis across electrical, mechanical, and operational domains. Your expertise will drive critical assessments and innov...
Yesterday
$125K - $155K *
Lead the charge in analyzing and optimizing data center infrastructure, focusing on electrical, mechanical, and operational systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while...
Yesterday
$125K - $155K *
Innovate and lead data center strategy analysis, focusing on electrical, mechanical, and operational infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance resilience and efficiency while ensuring complian...
Yesterday
$125K - $155K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data center infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in electrical and mechanical systems to enhance operational efficiency and reliability while driving sustai...
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.