Data Center Technician Job at Selby Jennings, Kings Mountain, NC

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  • Selby Jennings
  • Kings Mountain, NC

Job Description

A High Frequency Trading Firm is hiring for a Data Center Technician to join their team in Kings Mountain, NC.

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 base salary with a discretionary bonus

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and maintain data center infrastructure, including power systems, cooling, hardware, cabling, tools, and supplies to ensure optimal service availability.
  • Gather requirements and plan for new hardware installations, considering physical space, power, cooling, and cabling needs.
  • Install and configure infrastructure components such as server cabinets, power distribution units (PDUs), and structured cabling.
  • Rack, stack, and cable servers, networking gear, and storage systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware issues, performing break-fix tasks as needed.
  • Conduct initial setup and configuration of network devices and Linux servers using CLI tools and Zero-Touch Provisioning.
  • Create and maintain accurate documentation for infrastructure and procedures.
  • Collaborate with colocation providers and hardware vendors to address inquiries, resolve issues, and coordinate new deployments.
  • Supervise onsite contractors, assigning tasks and verifying completed work.
  • Manage shipping, receiving, and inventory of equipment and consumables.
  • Perform capacity planning for space, power, cooling, and cabling within the data center.
  • Travel occasionally to other data centers or office locations as required.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a data center environment.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Physically capable of performing job duties, including working on ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Deep understanding of cabling standards and media types, with a commitment to high-quality cable management.
  • Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure systems, including electrical, cooling (air and liquid), mechanical, and safety components.
  • Proven experience in hardware repair across servers, networking, storage, and infrastructure equipment.
  • Familiarity with basic network architecture and topologies.
  • Proficient in configuring Cisco and Arista devices via command-line interface.
  • Comfortable using Linux command line for system troubleshooting and script execution.
  • Programming experience, especially in Python, is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global team environment.
  • High personal standards for quality and reliability.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Job Tags

For contractors, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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