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Junior Data Center Technician

Prudent Technologies and ConsultingThe Woodlands, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 18, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Junior
Work mode
On Site
Location
The Woodlands, TX, United States
Posted
3 days ago
Fiber

Job Description

Role- Junior Data Center Technician
Location – The Woodlands, TX ( Hybrid )
Job Type : Contract- W2

Job Description :

The Data Center Operation team supports the company’s fast growth by deploying and operating hyperscale datacenters. The team takes full onsite responsibility for each site and manages the end-to-end lifecycle of hardware fleet operations, providing scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions and services for AI workloads. 

Responsibilities 

  • Install, rack, and deploy server and networking hardware in datacenter environments. 
  • Perform cable management tasks including reseating, labeling, and replacing network, power, and fiber/copper cabling. 
  • Execute server tray swaps and hardware replacements following established operational procedures. 
  • Respond to incidents and support onsite troubleshooting while maintaining aggressive SLA requirements. 
  • Document maintenance activities, hardware changes, and inventory updates accurately in tracking systems. 
  • Conduct visual inspections and basic diagnostics to identify potential hardware or connectivity issues. 
  • Work within rotating shifts or hold on-call responsibilities to support 24/7 operations. 
  • Maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with customers, vendors, partner teams, and internal stakeholders. 

Basic Qualifications 

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. 
  • Basic understanding of computer hardware and IT infrastructure concepts. 
  • Familiarity with server hardware components and basic troubleshooting concepts. 
  • Basic networking knowledge including copper/fiber cabling and connectivity standards. 
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow technical procedures precisely. 
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in datacenter environments. 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills in fast-paced operational settings. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Previous experience in IT support, computer repair, or technical operations environments. 
  • Familiarity with datacenter equipment, ticketing systems, or asset tracking tools. 
  • Technical certifications or relevant coursework in IT, networking, or infrastructure operations. 
  • Experience supporting hardware deployments or break/fix activities. 
  • Exposure to Linux systems or command-line environments. 
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-availability technical environments. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to clarity and detail. 

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