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.
Senior Data Center Low Voltage Engineer
$74K - $148K *
Transform data center operations by executing low-voltage infrastructure projects, ensuring quality installations, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance effi...
3 weeks ago
Senior Data Center Low Voltage Engineer
$74K - $148K *
Transform data center operations by leading low-voltage infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality installations, troubleshoot issues, and enhance deployment ef...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $135K *
Join a team that's enhancing enterprise infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining critical systems. Leverage your expertise to improve performance and reliability while collaborating...
1 week ago
Project Controls Lead - Data Center Construction
$160K - $190K *
Champion project control excellence by developing strategies, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance to ensure successful project delivery within timelines and budgets. Lead initiatives...
2 weeks ago
Systems Administrator/Information Assurance - Journeyman
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security and performance. In this role, you'll design, maintain, and monitor systems while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and provid...
3 weeks ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Data Center Engineering Global Integrated Facilities Team
$148K - $201K *
Elevate your career by leading product development for critical data center infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation, enhance performance, and manage the complete product lifecycle f...
1 month ago
AI Datacenter Electrical / High Voltage Construction Manager
$110K - $130K *
Deliver high-voltage electrical infrastructure for AI data center builds. Lead construction management, contractor oversight, and safety enforcement while coordinating with utilities to ensure success...
2 days ago
AI Datacenter Electrical / High Voltage Construction Manager
$110K - $130K *
Join us to lead high-voltage electrical infrastructure for AI data centers. Manage contractors, coordinate utilities, and ensure safety while overseeing construction from utility interconnection to co...
2 days ago
AI Datacenter Electrical / High Voltage Construction Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing high-voltage electrical construction for AI data centers, overseeing contractor coordination, utility interconnections, and safety compliance to ensure successful project d...
2 days ago
Manager of Construction, ADC - Data Center Construction
$153K - $254K *
Join a dynamic team to lead data center construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive performance metrics while mentoring a high-performing team across multiple sites, with si...
2 weeks ago
Transaction Management Director - Data Centers
$175K - $210K *
Lead a dynamic transaction management team, overseeing commercial real estate activities, including negotiations and strategic planning for land acquisitions and technology clients. Drive performance...
1 week ago
Technical Program Manager II, Data Center and Logistics Analytics
$138K - $197K *
Champion innovative solutions as you lead complex projects, driving AI and data analytics to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform Google’s infrastructur...
4 weeks ago
Financial Analyst, Data Center Infrastructure Design
$116K - $166K *
Champion financial strategies at a leading tech firm, driving insights through data analysis and modeling. Collaborate across teams to optimize budgeting and forecasting, ensuring sound financial deci...
Yesterday
AI Datacenter Electrical / High Voltage Construction Manager
$125K - $150K *
Transform the future of AI data centers by leading high-voltage electrical construction. Manage contractors, ensure safety, and oversee energization processes while delivering top-tier infrastructure...
2 days ago
$85K - $110K *
Join us to design, implement, and optimize enterprise network systems, ensuring operational excellence and security. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and enhance network performance acros...
3 days ago
$90K - $115K *
Join a team that's redefining network engineering by providing critical support for IT infrastructure. You'll ensure optimal performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain secure connectivity, all whi...
3 weeks ago
AI Datacenter Electrical / High Voltage Construction Manager
$110K - $130K *
Advance the future of AI data centers by managing high-voltage electrical construction, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating with contractors and utilities for successful project delivery an...
2 days ago
Systems and Digital Engineer, Mid
$62K - $141K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and modernize systems for the Department of Defense, leveraging your engineering expertise to drive impactful solutions and enhance operational capabi...
Yesterday
$110K - $140K *
Champion the maintenance and security of medium-sized secure networks, ensuring compliance with DoW regulations while collaborating with a dedicated team to support client needs and enhance system per...
3 weeks ago
Inside Plant (ISP) Fiber Optic Engineer - High-Tech Connectivity, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to design and implement robust fiber optic infrastructure for high-tech facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable connectivity and support mission-cri...
Yesterday
Inside Plant (ISP) Fiber Optic Engineer - High-Tech Connectivity, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of fiber optic infrastructure for high-tech environments. Contribute to the design and coordination of robust inside plant systems, ensuring reliable connectivity...
Yesterday
Inside Plant (ISP) Fiber Optic Engineer - High-Tech Connectivity, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of fiber optic infrastructure by designing and coordinating robust inside plant systems for high-tech, mission-critical environments, ensuring reliable connectivity across complex fac...
Yesterday
Inside Plant (ISP) Fiber Optic Engineer - High-Tech Connectivity, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$95K - $115K *
Unlock the potential of fiber optic infrastructure by designing and coordinating robust inside plant systems for high-tech, mission-critical environments, ensuring reliable connectivity across complex...
Yesterday
$99K - $116K *
Champion operational excellence by enhancing Material Handling Equipment systems. Collaborate with maintenance teams to troubleshoot, implement solutions, and ensure efficiency in a modern, climate-co...
2 weeks ago
$108K - $127K *
Drive operational excellence by supporting maintenance teams in optimizing Material Handling Equipment control systems. Collaborate on troubleshooting, project management, and technology installations...
2 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.