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.
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Champion the support and management of web-based data management tools, ensuring efficient issue resolution and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and ma...
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Lead the charge in providing exceptional help desk support for web-based data management applications. Collaborate with engineers to resolve issues, manage Jira tickets, and maintain documentation, en...
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$150K - $170K *
Elevate security practices at scale by implementing robust DevSecOps solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud platforms and drive compliance, ensuring secure software engine...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing IT Service Desk operations, ensuring high-quality support and team performance. Oversee incident management, coach staff, and enhance service delivery while fostering a c...
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Lead the development and execution of health, safety, and environmental programs, ensuring compliance and enhancing service quality while managing a dedicated team to meet client and regulatory needs...
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Manager, Construction Delivery Enablement, NA
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Unlock potential by driving innovative strategies for construction delivery, enhancing team alignment and performance. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to create effective training and communicat...
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Network Administrator II (Shift 3-B)
$72K - $149K *
Champion the maintenance and enhancement of IT networks, ensuring seamless operations and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to integrate new technologies and provide expert support for network a...
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$88K - $105K *
Elevate project execution by managing construction coordination, ensuring compliance, and driving quality across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and deliver successful o...
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Unlock potential by joining our team to support systems administration across Linux and Windows environments, ensuring seamless operations and technical support in a dynamic enterprise setting...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive the administration and security of Linux systems in a DoD environment, ensuring compliance and reliability. Manage daily operations, vulnerability remediation, and system patching while collabor...
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Take ownership of data center operations, driving governance and service quality across hybrid environments and ensuring optimal performance and compliance...
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Assistant Director of Facilities
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Transform campus facilities management by leading capital projects, enhancing infrastructure, and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve efficiency and reliability w...
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Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust systems that support mission-critical applications and enhance reliability across complex software environme...
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Unlock your potential by delivering exceptional first-level IT support, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and enhancing user experience for hospital staff and volunteers in a collaborative...
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Join a dynamic team to lead IT operations, enhance enterprise capabilities, and shape technology strategy. Drive innovation, build strong teams, and ensure reliable service delivery while aligning tec...
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Data Center Manager (Night Shift) - St Francisville, LA
$80K - $95K *
Build and lead a technical team to manage critical infrastructure in mission-critical environments, ensuring uptime and operational compliance, while fostering client relationships and managing mainte...
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Common Computing Infrastructure Support Engineer
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Transform the lifecycle management of Naval systems by overseeing engineering changes, technical documentation, and training materials. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and sup...
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Optimize aircraft performance by troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing systems. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure safety and reliability while mentoring junior technicians and maintaining...
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Join our team to perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs on aircraft systems, ensuring safety and reliability. Collaborate with fellow technicians while applying your mechanical and electrical ex...
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Senior Fire Protection Engineer-Data Center
$101K - $175K *
Lead innovative fire protection design for data centers and mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable solutions, ensuring compliance with industry stan...
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Senior Fire Protection Engineer-Data Center
$101K - $175K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative fire protection solutions for data centers and mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliability and compliance acros...
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Senior Fire Protection Engineer-Data Center
$101K - $175K *
Unlock potential by leading fire protection design for data centers and mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring reliability and...
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Senior Fire Protection Engineer-Data Center
$101K - $175K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative fire protection solutions for data centers and mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliability and compliance acros...
3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer-Data Center
$101K - $175K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative fire protection solutions for data centers and mission-critical facilities. Lead multi-disciplinary projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure...
3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer-Data Center
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Champion innovative fire protection solutions for data centers and industrial projects. Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable designs, ensuring safety and compliance in mission-critical en...
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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.