Data Center Technician

Company: US Main
Location: Carteret
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Location: Carteret, NJ 07008

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Schedule: Full-Time - 2nd Shift (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM) - On-Site Only
Industry: Financial Technology / High-Availability Infrastructure

Overview:
We're working with a premier global financial services company to fill a critical Data Center Technician role in their high-security data center located in Carteret, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge technical environment and gain exposure to enterprise-grade infrastructure supporting global operations.

What's in it for you:

A foot in the door with one of the world's most respected financial technology institutions


Consistent on-site schedule with no on-call rotation


A hands-on role in a high-availability, mission-critical environment


Work closely with top-tier infrastructure engineering teams



Requirements:

1-4 years of experience working in a large-scale data center environment


Comfortable with the physical demands of the job: lifting/moving servers, equipment, and cabling


Proven experience with:

Installing and decommissioning servers and networking hardware


Complex cabling (CAT6, fiber optics, structured wiring in ceilings/racks)


LAN troubleshooting (Layers 1-3)


Performing break/fix maintenance (BIOS, drives, memory, RAID controllers)




Familiarity with data center management tools and inventory systems (DCIM software)


Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision


Must have reliable transportation - this site is not easily accessible by public transit



Responsibilities:

Install and maintain server and network infrastructure in data center cabinets and racks


Execute patch cabling for CAT6 and fiber connections


Troubleshoot LAN connectivity issues across physical and logical layers


Conduct hands-on break/fix repairs on enterprise server and network hardware


Monitor and record cabinet-level power consumption


Manage equipment inventory and maintain organization within the data center


Document processes, procedures, and best practices


Support ongoing infrastructure projects and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams



Note: This role requires daily presence at the data center in Carteret, NJ. Candidates must be local or willing to commute reliably.

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