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Data Center Technician III

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

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In short

Ericsson is looking for a Data Center Services Technician III to support hyperscale and enterprise data center environments primarily in Plano, TX, with a remote option available within Texas. The role involves independent installation, deployment, and maintenance of infrastructure components including servers, network devices, and cabling, requiring at least 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, ensuring proper labeling and management.
  • 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, and perform moves, adds, changes, and disconnects (MACD activities).
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to manage assigned work independently.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for an annual bonus based on performance.
  • Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option.
  • Company credits equal to the cost Ericsson pays towards medical and dental premiums.
  • Ericsson US 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and a 100% match on the first 3% of eligible pay, plus 50 cents on the next 2% (total 4% match).
  • Company credits equal to the cost of basic life insurance, AD&D coverage, 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, and 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, and recognition programs.
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Company

Ericsson

Job Posted

3 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Remote

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Plano, United States

Richardson, United States

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