Data Center Technician - United States - Manassas - On-site

About the Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Herndon, Virginia, United States. This is an onsite, contract/freelance, dispatch-based position where you'll support critical infrastructure at data center facilities in and around the Herndon area.

Compensation & Work Setup

Hourly contract/freelance position

• Paid for actual hours worked on each assignment

• Assignments may range from a few hours to longer shifts depending on client requirements

• No guaranteed 8-hour workday or fixed number of hours per week

• Hourly rate will be discussed based on experience and assignment requirements

Work Schedule

• On-demand / dispatch-based

• Assignment schedules vary based on client requirements

• Some assignments may require short-notice availability

• Nights and weekends may be required depending on the assignment

• Technicians should be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision onsite

Please note: This is not a traditional full-time position. Assignments and schedules vary based on client demand.

Work Authorization

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United States for these contract assignments.

• Visa or work-permit sponsorship is not provided.

• Candidates must already have the appropriate work authorization and should not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

• Candidates may be asked to confirm their work authorization during the hiring process.

• 3+ years data center operations experience

• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

• Experience with rack and stack operations

• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems

• Excellent documentation and communication skills

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments

• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred

• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred

• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred

• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred

• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred