Data Center Technician II

Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cloud Engineering

In short

Ericsson is looking for a Data Center Technician II in Dallas, Texas to manage installation, operation, and maintenance of data center infrastructure. The role involves rack-and-stack, cabling, power connections, provisioning, testing, and record keeping, requiring a high school diploma and over 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure.
Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling.
Install rack power distribution units (PDUs) and connect equipment to power sources.
Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.
Execute basic testing and validation activities, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and equipment turn-up.
Perform moves, adds, changes, disconnects (MACD activities), and field-replaceable unit (FRU) replacements.
Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
Identify and escalate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks.

Requirements

High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience.
1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).
Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers.
Ability to work independently managing assigned work.
Comfortable working in a physically active environment: lifting, standing, working at heights, moving equipment.
Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with safety requirements.
Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
Willingness and ability to travel 50% - 100% of the time.

Benefits

Competitive salary range dependent on factors like location and candidate qualifications.
Opportunity for an annual bonus based on business and individual performance.
Excellent health benefits with choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option.
Company credits towards medical and dental premiums.
401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% on the first 3% of eligible pay.
Company-paid basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation.
Up to 3 personal days per year.
11 annual holidays.
8 hours of volunteer time.
80 hours of sick time annually.
Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave.
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Financial wellness programs.
Educational assistance.
Matching gifts.
Recognition programs.

Skills

ServersNetworking equipmentStorage equipmentCopper cablingFiber cablingPower distribution systemsStructured cabling

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