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.
Lead Mechanical Commissioning (Cx) Engineer - Data Center
$130K - $150K *
Lead the charge in optimizing mechanical systems for mission-critical data centers. Drive project execution, enhance system performance, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring reliability and prec...
2 weeks ago
$63K - $111K *
Transform your career by joining a dynamic team as a Security Technician, where you'll travel to install, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced electronic systems, ensuring operational excellence across...
1 week ago
Project Director - Data Center
$150K - $180K *
Shape and lead large-scale design-build construction projects, ensuring quality execution from design to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and manage budgets for projects valued between $60 m...
2 weeks ago
Project Director - Data Center
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future with your leadership as you manage high-value construction projects from inception to completion, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver innovative design-build solutions across...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Project Director - Data Center
$150K - $180K *
Drive impactful projects by leading design-build teams, ensuring quality and timely delivery of multimillion-dollar contracts while mentoring staff and fostering client relationships across all phases...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$90K - $95K *
Oversee the management and optimization of IT infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support research platforms and enhance system securi...
4 weeks ago
Electronics Technician 3 - Ashburn, VA
$66K - $96K *
Advance your career by executing technical tasks in field operations, ensuring the reliability of electronic security systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to install, maintain, and troubl...
1 week ago
$77K - $176K *
Explore a dynamic role managing AWS environments, enhancing infrastructure performance, and mentoring teams. Leverage your CloudOps expertise to drive improvements and ensure security in mission-criti...
3 weeks ago
Senior Data Center Controls Engineer
$144K - $208K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing critical infrastructure projects, ensuring operational excellence in data centers. Leverage your expertise in controls engineering to drive improvements and...
Today
Data Center Commissioning Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Take ownership of QAQC and commissioning processes, managing schedules and ensuring compliance for electrical and specialty systems. Collaborate with teams to foster a positive culture and drive proje...
1 week ago
Project Manager - Data Centers
$100K - $120K *
Champion growth in data center construction management by leading fit-out projects, ensuring quality control, and coordinating with trades to maintain schedules while delivering mission-critical infra...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Data Center Site Selection Manager
$150K - $180K *
Lead the strategic site selection for data centers, managing complex negotiations and partnerships. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative solutions and ensure successful project execution whi...
3 weeks ago
Site Support & IT Infrastructure Technician
$80K - $105K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team providing essential IT support and infrastructure solutions. Engage in hands-on troubleshooting, user assistance, and network management while collaborating across...
1 week ago
Site Support & IT Infrastructure Technician
$80K - $105K *
Drive end-to-end technical support for employees, managing service desk requests and troubleshooting hardware and network issues in a collaborative environment. Serve as the primary on-site resource...
1 week ago
Storage / SAN Engineer (Senior)
$110K - $130K *
Empower your career by managing enterprise SAN infrastructure, ensuring data protection, and enhancing service restoration capabilities. Collaborate on storage performance, capacity management, and di...
1 week ago
Senior Program Scheduler - Data Center
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading large-scale construction program scheduling. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project integrity from pre-construction to closeout, utilizing advanced sche...
1 week ago
Cloud Infrastructure Support Engineer
$69K - $158K *
Explore innovative cloud solutions by collaborating with architects and engineers to optimize AWS components, manage container applications, and modernize systems within a dynamic DevOps environment...
1 week ago
Director, Advanced Cooling Category Management, NA
$190K - $200K *
Shape the future of advanced thermal management by executing global category strategy for mechanical systems, ensuring cost-effective and reliable supply solutions across diverse data center operation...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform network solutions by implementing scalable, secure infrastructures. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and optimize systems, ensuring compliance and innovation while providing expert su...
3 days ago
Director, Advanced Cooling Category Management, NA
$190K - $200K *
Drive global mechanical category strategy for advanced thermal management systems, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and reliability across a diverse supplier ecosystem while supporting scalable data ce...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$69K - $108K *
Transform endpoint management by implementing and enhancing solutions across diverse systems. Collaborate with IT teams and users to develop strategic roadmaps, ensuring effective technical solutions...
3 weeks ago
$70K - $148K *
Join a dynamic team as a Master HVAC Technician, performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs on complex HVAC systems. Utilize your expertise to ensure optimal performance in critical environments...
1 week ago
$85K - $125K *
Lead the charge in desktop engineering and endpoint management, ensuring seamless support for enterprise users. Drive compliance, security, and efficiency through advanced technical solutions and ment...
Reposted today
Operations Coordinator- Data Center Power Generation
$83K - $166K *
Join a dynamic team to ensure operational readiness of power generation assets, coordinating real-time activities and load forecasts to support data center operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to...
3 weeks ago
Data Center Market Development Manager
$172K - $250K *
Empower the growth of Solar Turbines' global data center strategy by leading market development initiatives, building key relationships, and driving innovative energy solutions to meet evolving custom...
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.