Data Center Technician 1

Data Center Technician 1 TEKsystems $21.00

• $23.00 / hr life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Oregon, Hermiston May 05, 2026
• Data Center Operations Technician
• Level 3 (Server & Infrastructure Support)

• Location:

• Onsite
• LargeScale Data Center Environment

• Experience Level:

• Intermediate

• Position Type:

• Contract / ContracttoHire / FullTime (business need dependent)

• Shift:

• Must be flexible; oncall and maintenance windows required
• Overview
• We are looking for an experienced
• Data Center Operations Technician (Level 3)
• to support critical infrastructure and server hardware within a
• hyperscale data center environment
• . This role plays a vital part in maintaining
• high availability, security, and operational excellence
• across missioncritical systems that support cloud services used by customers around the world. This is an excellent opportunity for handson technicians who enjoy advanced troubleshooting, working with enterpriselevel hardware, and collaborating with crossfunctional engineering and network teams in a fastpaced environment.
• What You'll Be Doing
• Perform
• advanced server diagnostics
• , breakfix repairs, and componentlevel replacements
• Install, configure, and decommission
• servers and network equipment
• according to strict operational standards
• Monitor and respond to
• hardware alerts, alarms, and operational events
• to maintain uptime
• Support network infrastructure through:
• Fiber and copper patching
• Connectivity and link testing
• Basic switch installations
• Conduct
• physical infrastructure inspections
• including racks, cabling, power, cooling, and airflow
• Track, audit, and manage
• inventory
• (servers, parts, tools, consumables)
• Follow strict
• data center security procedures
• , including badge access, visitor escorts, and audit compliance
• Document all work via
• ticketing systems, change records, and operational logs
• Collaborate with engineering, networking, and security teams on
• incident response, capacity planning, and rootcause analysis
• Participate in
• oncall rotations
• and assist during scheduled maintenance windows
• Required Skills & Experience
• Handson experience working in:
• Data center operations
• Server hardware support
• Infrastructure or technical operations environments
• Strong knowledge of
• server architecture and componentlevel repair
• Experience diagnosing hardware failures and driving issues to resolution
• Familiarity with
• data center environments and operational best practices
• Ability to work independently in a
• missioncritical, fastpaced setting
• Comfortable following SOPs, change management processes, and security requirements
• Top Skills
• Data Center Operations
• Server Hardware Support
• Additional Skills & Competencies (Highly Desired)

• Hardware Expertise:

• OEM server platforms, diagnostics tools, and breakfix workflows

• Networking Fundamentals:

• TCP/IP basics, cabling standards, patching, link testing, and entrylevel switch configuration

• Troubleshooting & RootCause Analysis:

• Strong analytical approach to isolating and resolving issues

• Operational Excellence:

• Experience with ITIL concepts, ticketing systems, and incident/change management

• Physical Infrastructure Knowledge:

• Racks, PDUs, UPS systems, cable management, airflow, and cooling concepts

• Security & Compliance Awareness:

• Access control, audits, and physical security standards

• Tools Proficiency:

• KVMs, crash carts, cable testers, power measurement tools, and hardware diagnostics

• Soft Skills:

• Clear communication, teamwork, attention to detail, strong time management, and ability to perform under pressure
• Why This Role Stands Out
• Work in a
• largescale, enterpriseclass data center environment
• Handson exposure to
• advanced server and infrastructure technologies
• Be part of a team that supports
• highavailability, customercritical systems
• Strong opportunity for
• career growth within data center and infrastructure operations
• Gain experience aligned with some of the most
• indemand technical skill sets
• in today's IT market
• Who Should Apply
• If you have solid data center or server hardware experience, enjoy handson technical work, and want to support infrastructure at scale-even if you don't meet every single requirement-we encourage you to apply.
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract position based out of Hermiston, OR.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $21.00
• $23.00/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 Hermiston,OR.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

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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.