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.
Technical Support Engineer, Distributed Infrastructure (D-IT)
$69K - $101K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert technical support for power and connectivity solutions. Engage with customers to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring satisfaction and enhancing p...
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Technical Support Engineer, Distributed Infrastructure (D-IT)
$69K - $101K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert technical support for power and connectivity solutions. Engage with customers to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring satisfaction and enhancing p...
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$88K - $105K *
Drive operational excellence by managing enterprise storage and backup systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure stability, optimize performance, and support mission-critical applications through effe...
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Maintenance Technician 2 - Upstream Distribution Center - DeKalb, IL
$79K - $87K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and optimizing automated material handling systems. You'll troubleshoot, repair, and enhance equipment performance to ensure seamless supply chain operation...
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$79K - $99K *
Join a team that's dedicated to building and securing cutting-edge infrastructure platforms. As an Infrastructure Engineer II, you'll lead projects, mentor peers, and ensure robust operations across c...
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$88K - $105K *
Oversee and enhance the performance of critical data center facilities, ensuring operational excellence and safety. Lead a skilled team, manage maintenance programs, and drive continuous improvement i...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $214K *
Transform your career by managing user systems in diverse environments. Oversee server setup, maintenance, and security while ensuring operational integrity. Collaborate on testing and troubleshooting...
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Maintenance Technician 2 -Regional Distribution Center - Midlothian, TX
$74K - $85K *
Deliver exceptional maintenance support by troubleshooting and repairing automated material handling equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety in a dynamic supply chain environment. Collabora...
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$66K - $93K *
Deliver expert HVAC service by diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining complex systems. Lead teams, mentor junior technicians, and ensure compliance with safety and efficiency standards while enhancing...
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$102K - $209K *
Oversee project management processes in IT, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Collaborate with service teams to optimize data center capacity and maintain documentation, while effective...
4 weeks ago
$102K - $209K *
Optimize project management processes to ensure timely completion and budget adherence. Collaborate across teams to enhance data center capacity and resource allocation while maintaining effective com...
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$102K - $209K *
Lead the charge in managing data center projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while coordinating across teams to optimize resource allocation and documentation processes for maximu...
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Drive project success by managing data center operations, ensuring capacity limits, and coordinating across teams. Oversee implementation processes, budget management, and documentation to enhance eff...
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Client Support Engineer II - Stamford
$80K - $90K *
Support our clients by providing exceptional onsite IT assistance, troubleshooting diverse technologies, and ensuring seamless communication. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality service whi...
1 week ago
End User and Systems (AV/VTC) Technician
$70K - $148K *
Elevate user experience by providing expert AV/VTC support across multiple sites. Deliver high-quality service through remote and in-person assistance, ensuring seamless operation of multimedia system...
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End User and Systems (AV/VTC) Technician
$70K - $148K *
Join a dynamic team to provide expert AV/VTC support, ensuring seamless communication across multiple facilities. Deliver high-quality service through installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance...
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End User and Systems (AV/VTC) Technician
$66K - $139K *
Optimize end-user support by delivering high-quality AV/VTC services, managing multimedia systems, and troubleshooting technical issues to enhance collaboration and communication across various platfo...
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Senior Mechanical Commissioning Project Engineer - Data Center
$150K - $170K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in critical infrastructure. As a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer, you'll lead high-stakes projects, ensuring system performance and reliability while mentoring...
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Senior Mechanical Commissioning Project Engineer - Data Center
$150K - $170K *
Lead the charge in optimizing critical infrastructure systems through expert project management and technical oversight. Drive performance and reliability in mission-critical environments, ensuring se...
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Senior Mechanical Commissioning Project Engineer - Data Center
$150K - $170K *
Lead critical infrastructure projects by driving system performance from design to execution. Utilize your expertise in mechanical systems to troubleshoot and ensure reliability in high-stakes environ...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to engineering and supporting cutting-edge end-user computing technologies in a dynamic financial services environment, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional user e...
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$95K - $115K *
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Electronics Technician 3 - Washington, DC
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Deliver expert installation and maintenance of electronic security systems, ensuring compliance and operational readiness. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot and enhance system p...
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$97K - $110K *
Empower automation excellence by diagnosing, repairing, and optimizing complex systems. Lead a team in preventative maintenance and technical training while ensuring operational efficiency across dive...
1 week ago
Executive and Deskside Support Technician
$62K - $104K *
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6 days 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.