Data Center Technician

12-Month Contract | Strong Extension Potential

Multiple Openings Available

Join a Leading Data Center Operations Team

We are actively hiring experienced Data Center Technician II (L2) professionals to support a large-scale, cutting-edge data center environment in San Jose, California. This is an excellent opportunity to work with advanced server hardware, AI infrastructure, and next-generation compute technologies while building your career in data center operations.

This role is ideal for technicians with hands-on experience troubleshooting server hardware, performing break/fix repairs, supporting deployments, and maintaining critical infrastructure in production data center environments.

Position Overview

As a Data Center Technician II, you will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving server hardware issues, performing rack and stack activities, supporting cabling infrastructure, and collaborating with operations and network teams to maintain uptime within a mission-critical data center environment.

This is a true L2 troubleshooting role, requiring independent problem-solving and hardware diagnostics, not simply component replacement or remote hands support.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and isolate server hardware failures
• Perform break/fix repairs on production servers and infrastructure equipment
• Replace and validate hardware components including drives, memory, power supplies, NICs, and other server components
• Rack, stack, install, and configure servers and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling, cable management, and cable replacement activities
• Install and update firmware on servers and hardware devices
• Configure IP addressing and basic server setup
• Support network administrators with cabling, optics, and hardware-related requests
• Document work performed through ticketing systems
• Follow change management and operational procedures
• Assist with deployment and installation projects as required

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of Data Center Technician, Data Center Operations, or related experience
• Hands-on server hardware troubleshooting and break/fix experience
• Experience diagnosing and isolating hardware failures
• Rack and stack experience within a data center environment
• Copper and fiber cabling experience
• Experience working from support tickets and incident queues
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently during overnight shifts
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting GPU, AI, HPC, or high-performance computing environments
• Liquid-cooled data center experience
• Linux experience
• Familiarity with data center monitoring tools
• Enterprise or hyperscale data center experience

Schedule

Permanent Overnight Schedule

Option 1

• Wednesday - Saturday
• 8:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Option 2

• Sunday - Wednesday
• 8:00 PM - 7:00 AM

This is an ongoing overnight position and is not intended to transition to daytime hours.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will have experience with:

Server Break/Fix Troubleshooting

Hardware Diagnostics & Root Cause Analysis

Data Center Operations

Rack & Stack Deployments

Copper & Fiber Cabling

Ticket-Based Support Environments

Production Data Center Support

What Sets Top Candidates Apart

• Experience troubleshooting live production servers
• Exposure to AI and GPU infrastructure
• Experience supporting liquid-cooled environments
• Strong hardware diagnostics and fault isolation skills
• Ability to independently resolve issues with minimal direction

Why Apply?

• Competitive Pay: $35-$37/hr
• Long-term project with strong extension potential
• Opportunity to support advanced AI and compute infrastructure
• Stable 4-day work week (4x10 schedule)
• Collaborative and highly technical data center environment
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding operation

If you have a strong background in data center operations, server troubleshooting, rack & stack, and break/fix support, we encourage you to apply today. We are actively interviewing qualified candidates and moving quickly through the hiring process.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Clara, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $37.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Santa Clara,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.