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Job Title: Data Center Technician

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Data Center Technician in Leesburg, Virginia, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our facility's hardware and network infrastructure. This position follows standard Monday to Friday business hours (7am-4pm).

Responsibilities

+ Assist in the installation and removal of customer hardware, including servers, routers, power supplies, and related equipment.

+ Support the setup, labeling, and documentation of racks, structured cabling, and fiber pathways.

+ Participate in the installation, termination, and testing of Cat6 copper and multi-strand fiber optic cabling while adhering to best installation practices and quality standards.

+ Assist with rack and stack activities, overhead pathways, and migrations within the data center.

+ Perform basic hardware upgrades and assist in installing or updating device operating systems for standard equipment.

+ Support troubleshooting activities for hardware, cabling, and basic network issues using ITIL best practices.

+ Identify and communicate system faults or potential hazards to technicians or supervisors.

+ Assist with maintaining accurate service records, documentation, and asset labeling.

+ Operate hand tools, power tools, and telecommunications testing equipment safely and effectively.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of data center hardware.

+ Proficiency in handling copper and fiber optic cabling, including pulling cable, termination testing, patch panel, fiber polishing, and fusion splicing.

+ Knowledge of routers, switches, and rack and stack processes.

+ Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills.

+ Basic understanding of data center systems, including servers, SANs, and network technologies.

+ Foundational knowledge of structured cabling systems, including copper and fiber media.

+ Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings, floor plans, and schematics.

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other productivity tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous data center experience preferred

+ Maintain professionalism with clients, vendors, and colleagues to ensure positive working relationships and high customer satisfaction.

+ Follow company safety policies and procedures at all times.

+ Operate company or personal vehicles safely in accordance with local laws and safety standards.

+ Participate in maintaining a safe and organized work environment by reporting hazards or risks promptly.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Benefit from medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, employer-paid life insurance, and paid time off including holidays and volunteer time. Take advantage of tuition reimbursement, tool and boot reimbursement, and paid parental leave.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in data center and field environments. Work may occur during nonstandard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on customer needs. Standard personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required, with composite boots provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Leesburg, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00/hr.

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 Leesburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.