TEKsystems

Data Center Technician

TEKsystems  •  $35 - $42/hr  •  Red Oak, TX (Onsite)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

Travel Data Center Technician IV (L4)

Location: DFW Area (Red Oak & Irving, TX)

Travel: Extensive Travel Required

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician IV (L4) to support enterprise data center operations across multiple locations. This is a highly visible technical leadership role for a hands-on professional with strong infrastructure experience, the ability to mentor team members, and a willingness to travel extensively based on business needs.

The successful candidate will be based in the DFW area and primarily support the Red Oak and Irving locations while traveling to other data center sites throughout the United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain enterprise-scale data center infrastructure environments.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting across server, network, and infrastructure systems.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to technicians and engineering teams.
  • Mentor team members and promote operational excellence.
  • Assist with infrastructure deployments, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
  • Ensure adherence to operational procedures, safety standards, and best practices.
  • Respond effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility environments with minimal supervision.
  • Support cross-site initiatives and travel assignments as required.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in network, server, or infrastructure engineering within an enterprise data center environment.
  • Previous leadership, technical lead, or team lead experience.
  • Strong mentoring, coaching, and team development skills.
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions in dynamic operational settings.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with GPU technologies and supporting infrastructure.
  • Exposure to large-scale cloud or hyperscale data center operations.

Travel Requirements

  • Home base must be in the DFW area.
  • Primary support locations include Red Oak and Irving, TX.
  • Significant travel is required.
  • Typical rotation consists of approximately 2-3 weeks on-site followed by 1 week at home
  • Travel destinations may include:
    • Phoenix, AZ
    • Atlanta, GA
    • San Antonio, TX
    • Additional locations based on business needs
  • Employees are compensated for travel time.
  • Per diem is provided during travel assignments and coordinated through the travel team.
  • Optional weekend travel home during assignments is at the employee's expense.
  • Schedule is generally Monday through Friday and does not necessarily follow traditional A-side/B-side data center shift structures.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Travel compensation provided.
  • Per diem while traveling.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise infrastructure projects.
  • Leadership-focused role with significant impact across multiple data center locations.

Ideal Candidate

You are a sr-level data center professional who enjoys solving complex infrastructure

challenges, mentoring others, and supporting critical operations across multiple sites. You're comfortable traveling extensively and thrive in

environments where technical expertise, leadership, and adaptability are highly valued.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Red Oak, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Red Oak,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

TEKsystems

About TEKsystems

We’re TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers, so they can capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.

TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Hanover, MD
Year Founded
1983
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