Job Description

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.

Requirements

• 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