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.
Data Center Technician (Santa Clara, CA)
$70K - $95K *
Transform data center operations by installing and configuring hardware, ensuring optimal performance, and troubleshooting issues. Collaborate with teams to maintain best practices and support infrast...
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$86K - $96K *
Elevate your engineering career by managing daily operations in a cutting-edge data center. Ensure optimal performance of a vast fleet of devices while developing your technical skills in a collaborat...
1 week ago
$115K - $130K *
Innovate the realm of data center networking by deploying high-speed connectivity solutions in cutting-edge AI labs. Focus on switching, cabling, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance of G...
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$133K - $150K *
Unlock potential by supporting advanced liquid cooling systems with a focus on design, operation, and testing. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability of cutting-edge da...
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$95K - $120K *
Unlock potential by managing and optimizing data center infrastructure, ensuring high performance and security. Collaborate with teams to enhance operations and resolve hardware incidents across multi...
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Data Center ICT/Telecom Engineer, Consultant
$96K - $135K *
Transform the future of telecommunications design by creating innovative low voltage systems and layouts for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver high-qualit...
2 weeks ago
Data Center ICT/Telecom Engineer, Consultant
$96K - $135K *
Lead the charge in designing low voltage systems for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to produce high-quality BIM/CAD designs, ensuring project success from concept...
2 weeks ago
Data Center ICT/Telecom Engineer, Consultant
$96K - $135K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of telecommunications design. Leverage your expertise in low voltage systems and BIM/CAD to create innovative solutions for mission-critical facilities while coll...
2 weeks ago
Data Center ICT/Telecom Engineer, Consultant
$96K - $135K *
Lead the charge in designing low voltage systems for mission-critical facilities, collaborating with multi-discipline teams to produce high-quality BIM/CAD drawings and models, ensuring project succes...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $100K *
Lead and inspire a skilled team in managing critical data center operations, ensuring optimal performance of infrastructure systems while maintaining industry-leading standards and client satisfaction...
6 days ago
Senior Electrical Technician-Data Center
$83K - $104K *
Unlock your potential by ensuring the reliability and safety of critical electrical systems in a mission-critical environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to maintain uninterrupted operations and u...
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Senior Electrical Technician-Data Center
$83K - $104K *
Support and maintain critical electrical systems in a mission-critical environment, ensuring reliability and safety. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and execute electrical work while adhering t...
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Data Center Operations Technician IV
$64K - $112K *
Engage in hands-on data center operations, managing IT infrastructure lifecycle tasks. Drive process improvements, mentor junior staff, and troubleshoot complex issues to enhance service reliability a...
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Critical Facilities Technician
$72K - $93K *
Advance critical facility operations by maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance and safety in a 24x7 environment, drivin...
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Data Center Design & Performance Engineer
$110K - $135K *
Contribute to the design and performance of cutting-edge data center systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold high engineering standards a...
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Data Center Engineer, Reliability & Infrastructure Management - Compute Supply
$320K - $405K *
Accelerate progress at the intersection of IT and facilities by developing power models, reliability assessments, and load management strategies to optimize data center operations and enhance efficien...
1 month ago
Data Center Engineer, Reliability & Infrastructure Management - Compute Supply
$320K - $405K *
Empower data center efficiency by modeling power, reliability, and load management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure performance and ensure optimal operations across f...
1 month ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform data center operations by providing senior-level technical support, enhancing infrastructure, and ensuring service continuity. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance metrics and lead...
1 week ago
$145K - $175K *
Unlock potential by leading critical assessments of data center infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing operational capabilities for mission-critical communications...
6 days ago
$145K - $175K *
Transform data center operations by evaluating infrastructure for modernization and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance mission-critical communications, ensuring robust and scalable s...
6 days ago
Data Center Security Installation Commissioning Specialist (Tech Specialist 2)
$81K - $102K *
Oversee the installation and commissioning of electronic security systems, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and configure devices, while managing multiple projec...
1 week ago
Controls Technician, Data Center Capacity Delivery
$86K - $150K *
Lead the charge in the installation and maintenance of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) in data centers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability th...
2 weeks ago
Data Center Electrical Engineer - Design
$320K - $405K *
Shape the future of data center infrastructure by leading electrical design for high-density facilities. Collaborate with partners to ensure reliable power distribution and drive innovative prefabrica...
5 days ago
Data Center Electrical Engineer - Design
$320K - $405K *
Design and oversee the electrical architecture for cutting-edge data centers, ensuring robust power distribution and integration of advanced technologies. Collaborate with partners to enhance prefabri...
5 days ago
Field Service Technician HVAC - Data Center
$83K *
Engage with customers to expertly start up, troubleshoot, and repair Data Center HVAC equipment. Collaborate independently on projects, ensuring equipment functionality while offering training and tec...
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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.