Data Center Engineer

Job description

Job Title:
L4 Data Center Technician

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Level 4 Data Center Technician to join our IT operations team.

This role is critical to maintaining and enhancing the performance of our data center infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in GPU/server/network break-fix , rack deployment , and cabling , along with strong leadership and project coordination skills.



Shift Options:
This role operates on a Day Shift and follows one of the following schedules:

+ A Side: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday

+ B Side: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday


Key Responsibilities:Deployment & Installation

+ Land and install fully populated GPU/network racks, including:

+ Rack movement, baying, leveling, grounding

+ Hot-air containment and overhead cable tray setup


+ Interpret BOMs to verify material completeness

+ Rack and stack equipment, patch copper/fiber cables

+ Install and label copper and fiber infrastructure (Cat5, Cat6, SM/MM/MPO)

+ Handle and install optical modules (SFP, QSFP)

+ Scope and clean fiber connectors (SC, LC, MPO)

Break-Fix & Troubleshooting

+ Diagnose and resolve hardware issues across servers, GPUs, and network components

+ Replace faulty parts and manage returns to vendors

+ Update firmware and configure IPs/login credentials

+ Support network admins with cabling, optics, and server/switch configurations

Operational Support

+ Perform tasks across Level 1–3 technician scope as needed

+ Manage ITSM tickets and ensure timely resolution

+ Audit servers and consumables

+ Document progress using MS Office and customer tracking tools

+ Ensure compliance with safety and data center standards

Leadership & Project Management

+ Lead and coordinate build activities

+ Review and validate build documentation

+ Provide thought leadership and ensure alignment with data center standards

+ Manage multiple concurrent projects under high-pressure conditions

+ Communicate status updates to project managers


Qualifications:

+ 10+ years of data center deployment and break-fix experience

+ Proven expertise in GPU/network rack deployment

+ Strong knowledge of Ethernet cabling (copper, fiber, routing, dressing, connectors)

+ Experience with optical modules and fiber cleaning

+ Familiarity with DC power systems and equipment

+ Effective team leadership and workload prioritization

+ Excellent documentation and communication skills

+ Experience in Microsoft data center environments

+ Understanding of telecom engineering designs for enterprise data centers

+ Willingness to travel as needed


Top Skills:

+ 7+ years of hands-on data center technician experience (break/fix, deployment, troubleshooting)

+ GPU deployment experience (strongly preferred)

+ Hardware installation and cabling expertise






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Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $46.20 - $46.20/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation.

We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity.

We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia.

As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That's the power of true partnership.

TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.



The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services.

We accelerate business transformation for our customers.

Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions.

We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed.

We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology.

We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.

TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies.

Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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