Data Center Technician
Minnesota$30/hr - $45/hrfull-timePosted 7mo ago
About the role
Data Center Technician role based in Minnesota, USA, focusing on maintaining and optimizing Nebius data center IT infrastructure, including hardware, networking, and cable management for compute, storage, and networking platforms. Onsite, shift-based with potential travel between data center locations.
Responsibilities
- Diagnosing and resolving issues related to IT hardware and ensuring continuous support of the data center's IT infrastructure across all compute, storage, and networking platforms.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external contractors to address technical and operational challenges across the data center floor.
- Installing, upgrading, and decommissioning hardware based on operational requests, change requests, and project requirements.
- Managing and maintaining the connectivity of fiber optic cables, copper patch cords, and structured cabling according to Nebius standards and documentation.
- Planning, executing, and monitoring regular IT tasks — preventive maintenance, break/fix activities, and routine deployments — to maintain and improve data center operations.
- Supporting the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process by assisting with hardware identification, fault documentation, and coordination with the DC Diagnostic & RMA team.
- Developing and maintaining documentation including hardware configurations, troubleshooting guides, maintenance logs, and runbooks.
- Collaborating with shift leads, infrastructure engineers, and DC management to ensure work is completed to standard and on schedule.
- Participating in shift-level technical tasks and project execution as directed by Senior/Lead DC Technician.
- Monitoring and reporting on the status of work items, incidents, and hardware tasks through Nebius ticketing and operational systems.
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving server hardware issues in a production or enterprise data center.
- Solid understanding of data center operations, server architecture, and network equipment principles.
- Basic proficiency in Linux and familiarity with command-line tools for identification, log review, and diagnostics.
- Experience with server IT hardware, enterprise-grade network switches, and fiber optic cabling.
- Proficiency with documentation and productivity tools including spreadsheets for logs and reports.
- Proactive, responsible, and quality-focused approach with strong safety and process adherence.
Skills
Required:Server hardware diagnosticsLinux basicsCable management and fiber optics
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Flexibility and ownership
- Collaborative and innovative culture
- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
- International environment and talented teams
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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