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.
Field Service Technician HVAC - Data Center
$62K - $104K *
Execute comprehensive HVAC solutions at customer sites, ensuring optimal performance and safety of Data Center equipment. Collaborate with teams, manage projects, and provide exceptional service while...
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Field Service Technician HVAC - Data Center
$62K - $104K *
Contribute to the success of data center operations by traveling to customer sites for equipment start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Utilize strong diagnostic skills to ensure optimal perfor...
Yesterday
Field Service Technician HVAC - Data Center
$62K - $104K *
Elevate your career by delivering expert troubleshooting and commissioning of Data Center HVAC systems. Travel extensively to provide specialized support, training, and maintenance, ensuring peak perf...
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Field Service Technician HVAC - Data Center
$62K - $104K *
Transform customer experience by providing on-site support for Data Center systems. Independently troubleshoot, commission, and repair HVAC equipment, ensuring optimal operation and client satisfactio...
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$90K - $110K *
Optimize datacenter operations by maintaining infrastructure, deploying new equipment, and automating processes. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance performance and ensure reliability in a dyna...
3 weeks ago
Data Center Chief Engineer - ORD
$100K - $120K *
Manage a high-performing technical team to ensure operational excellence, safety, and compliance. Drive continuous improvements while overseeing facility systems and delivering effective solutions in...
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Data Center Hardware & Cabling Engineer
$118K *
Join a dynamic team as a hands-on Data Center Hardware & Cabling Engineer. Support hardware installation, cable management, and asset tracking in a fast-paced environment, ensuring operational excelle...
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Data Center Engineering Operations Services Chief Engineer
$111K - $186K *
Transform the future of generator services and NDT by leading a new team, setting maintenance standards, and ensuring critical power systems operate flawlessly across the Atlanta region while driving...
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Data Center Technical Trainer, Data Center Communities (DCC)
$71K - $125K *
Unlock potential by designing and delivering engaging training programs for data center professionals. Collaborate with experts to enhance learning experiences and ensure operational excellence in a d...
2 weeks ago
Data Center Facilities Manager
$129K - $193K *
Lead the charge in managing critical data center operations, ensuring optimal performance and safety of electrical and mechanical systems while overseeing a dedicated team and driving continuous impro...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Innovate by designing and supporting secure, resilient network architectures across data centers and cloud environments, ensuring high availability and performance for enterprise solutions...
Yesterday
$101K - $135K *
Unlock potential by leading day-to-day operations on large-scale data center projects. Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while managing field personnel and coordinating construction activities to...
1 week ago
Manager, Technical Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of technical integration and quality control across disciplines, ensuring TFO designs are consistent, comply with specifications, and are construction-ready while mentoring junior engin...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$99K - $104K *
Transform technical training programs to enhance employee skills and operational readiness. Collaborate with leadership and clients to ensure compliance and excellence in data center operations while...
1 week ago
$101K - $135K *
Unlock potential by managing the full project lifecycle in data center construction. Ensure safety, budget adherence, and quality while exceeding client expectations through effective leadership and c...
1 week ago
Data Center Operations and Maintenance Senior Director
$160K - $190K *
Transform the future of AI infrastructure by leading operations and maintenance teams. Drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to ensur...
4 weeks ago
$72K - $99K *
Drive field operations for large-scale commercial projects, leading crews and ensuring quality execution. Engage with clients and manage project dynamics on-site, while fostering a safety-first cultur...
1 week ago
Director of Data Center Field Engineering
$160K - $190K *
Lead and develop a high-performing Data Center Field Engineering organization, ensuring effective delivery across diverse environments while maintaining quality, accountability, and operational excell...
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Data Center Technician (Sacramento, CA)
$70K - $95K *
Empower operational excellence by installing and configuring data center hardware, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and maintain best practices in a d...
1 week ago
$120K - $140K *
Advance your career by leading technical governance and engineering support for critical facilities, ensuring operational readiness and continuous improvement through collaboration with cross-function...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Transform the operational landscape by ensuring technical governance and engineering excellence across critical facilities, driving safety, availability, and continuous improvement through collaborati...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Manage your career with a pivotal role in facilities engineering, ensuring operational readiness and technical governance across critical infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enh...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Optimize your career by leading technical governance and engineering support for critical facilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and continuous improvement...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Shape the future of critical facilities engineering by driving technical governance, enhancing operational readiness, and ensuring high standards across infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross...
3 weeks ago
Critical Operations Technician I
$99K *
Lead the charge in maintaining and optimizing critical IT and mechanical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless operations in a 24/7 data center environment, providing hands-on support and...
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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.