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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

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

Pay & Benefits Pay range: $46.20 - $46.20/hr.

Benefits may include:

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 Fully onsite position in Columbus, OH.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

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 regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Information Technology

Industries Software Development

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