Data Center Technician (Onsite – Amelia Island, FL)
Location: Amelia Island, FL (Onsite)
Job Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire (Specify if applicable)
High-Visibility Keywords: Data Center Technician, DC Operations, Fiber Optics, Hardware Break/Fix, IP Networking, Linux, CLI, BGP, STP, VRRP, LACP, Rack & Stack, RMA, Asset Management
1️⃣ Mandatory Requirements to Apply
- 2+ years of Data Center experience
- 4+ years of overall IT infrastructure experience
- Strong knowledge of fiber optics and structured cabling
- Hands-on experience with hardware break/fix (optics, line cards, TOR switches)
- Strong understanding of IP networking fundamentals & OSI model
- Experience working in CLI-based environments
- Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Linux systems administration
- Basic scripting skills (Bash or Python)
- Knowledge of networking protocols: BGP, STP, VRRP, LACP
- Experience with RMA coordination and DC asset tracking systems
2️⃣ Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform hardware swaps including optics, line cards, and Top-of-Rack (TOR) switches
- Troubleshoot connectivity, fiber, and networking issues within the data center
- Coordinate RMA processes and vendor escalations
- Support asset management, rack & stack, and inventory tracking
- Assist with day-to-day Data Center operations and incident response