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.
System Administrator / Expert / Onsite in Denton
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Building Automation Controls Technician
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Advance your career by taking ownership of installation and commissioning of building automation systems. Be a key technical resource, ensuring quality operations and training, while actively particip...
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$78K - $98K *
Join a team that's committed to ensuring a safe work environment by implementing and managing a comprehensive safety program. Collaborate with diverse teams to uphold safety standards and promote a cu...
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Quality Control & Commissioning Manager- Data Centres
$100K - $120K *
Advance quality assurance in high-profile Data Centre projects by managing commissioning processes, coordinating with clients and contractors, and leading a team to ensure compliance with stringent qu...
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Optimize coordination of Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed equipment, ensuring timely delivery and installation on construction projects. Serve as a key onsite liaison to manage relationships betwe...
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Drive the successful management of Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed equipment for data center projects, ensuring timely coordination, delivery, and installation while serving as a key liaison amon...
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Structural Engineer (Data Centers)
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Unlock potential by leading structural design and analysis for Mission Critical/Data Centers. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project delivery meets quali...
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Structural Engineer (Data Centers)
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Project Manager II - Infrastructure
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Transform project delivery by managing IT infrastructure initiatives, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence. Collaborate across teams to drive technical success in a dynamic environment, enha...
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Engage in leading finance and planning operations for data centers, managing a team to deliver insights, forecasts, and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive effi...
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Develop and implement network solutions for voice, data, and security systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, document, and execute network architecture in both on-prem and cloud e...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing national security through innovative network engineering. Leverage your expertise in network design, cloud integration, and security to develop robust solutio...
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Help us design and maintain robust networks for simulation sites, ensuring seamless connectivity and low-latency performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance capabilities and troubl...
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Development & Design Specialist
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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.