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.
Construction - Data Center Senior Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Help us oversee and execute low voltage systems projects, ensuring quality, safety, and budget compliance while managing multiple teams and stakeholders effectively from inception to completion...
1 week ago
Design Project Lead, Data Center Design and Construction
$130K - $155K *
Accelerate your career as a Design Project Lead, overseeing critical facility design and construction. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure efficient, high-quality data center projects that meet o...
2 days ago
Design Project Lead, Data Center Design and Construction
$138K - $165K *
Shape the future of data center design by leading critical facility projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and sustainable construction, driving innovation and excelle...
2 days ago
Design Project Lead, Data Center Design and Construction
$120K - $145K *
Drive the design and construction of critical facilities, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient, high-quality data center projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver on time and w...
2 days ago
Design Project Lead, Data Center Design and Construction
$120K - $145K *
Elevate data center design and construction by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project efficiency and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet organiz...
2 days ago
Thermal Program Lead - Hyperscale
$120K - $145K *
Optimize the strategy and execution of advanced thermal management solutions for hyperscale data centers, driving customer engagement and program leadership across the Americas to enhance profitabilit...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $140K *
Join a team that's dedicated to stabilizing complex IT incidents and enhancing system reliability. Leverage your expertise in server, network, and application support to mentor others and drive improv...
2 weeks ago
$114K - $190K *
Lead the charge in managing and optimizing bare-metal Linux and Kubernetes infrastructure. Drive innovation through automated GitOps workflows and GPU integration, enhancing high-performance computing...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Optimize cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery and system performance. Drive automation and maintain technical documenta...
2 weeks ago
Project Director - Data Center
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-value design-build projects, ensuring quality execution from design to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and mentor staff while managing budgets and client...
2 weeks ago
$1K - $500K+*
Transform your career by managing cloud systems and VDI platforms. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure security across government and commercial environ...
3 weeks ago
$1K - $500K+*
Empower cloud infrastructure by managing Windows servers and VDI platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, automate processes, and ensure compliance in both commercial and government e...
3 weeks ago
$1K - $500K+*
Elevate your career by managing Azure and VDI environments, optimizing cloud operations, and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with IT teams to drive automation and modernization, ensuring secur...
3 weeks ago
Business Program Manager, Data Center Operations
$90K - $128K *
Transform operations by leading complex projects, managing budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data center efficiency and vendor relationships...
Yesterday
Business Program Manager, Data Center Operations
$90K - $128K *
Transform data center operations by managing projects, budgets, and vendor relationships. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance facility services and ensure compliance, driving strategic initiative...
3 weeks ago
$72K - $93K *
Drive excellence in maintenance operations by troubleshooting complex systems, optimizing preventative procedures, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and p...
2 weeks ago
Data Center Site Acquisition Specialist Graduate (Data Center Development) - 2027 Start
$76K - $128K *
Inspire growth by assisting site acquisition for expansive data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage market analysis, procurement, and lease documentation, ensuring efficiency an...
Reposted today
$90K *
Develop and maintain IT infrastructure solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with teams to implement software, provide training, and enhance systems, while driving innovati...
Today
Project Controls Manager - Data Centers
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing equipment data across complex data center projects. Oversee procurement to commissioning, ensuring data integrity and cross-functional coordination across team...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Network Support Technician-Journeyman
$73K - $132K *
Elevate your career by supporting critical network operations and security for a global enterprise. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance performance, resolve complex issues, and ensure the reli...
2 days ago
$79K - $93K *
Elevate safety by servicing and troubleshooting fire alarm systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and providing technical support to customers while maintaining compliance with national and local c...
2 weeks ago
Data Center Construction Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Partner with us to oversee mission-critical data center construction projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and timely delivery. Act as the Owner's Representative, managing contractors and faci...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform enterprise network infrastructures by ensuring high availability, rapid incident resolution, and compliance with defense security mandates. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and...
6 days ago
$91K - $141K *
Join a team that's dedicated to resolving complex Tier II IT issues for a large enterprise. You'll analyze, troubleshoot, and implement solutions for end-user computing challenges while ensuring compl...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Datacenter Development
$100K - $135K *
Transform customer infrastructure delivery by managing deployment lifecycles, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely project completion while maintaining high operational standards a...
3 weeks 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.