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Data Center Technician - L2

Vailexa
Posted 24 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Hillsboro, OR, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Vailexa is seeking a candidate with over 3 years of hands-on data center experience for a position focused on rack, stack, and cable installation of servers and networking systems.
  • The role involves tasks such as installing equipment, ensuring proper airflow, and maintaining accurate asset tracking.
  • Candidates should have a strong understanding of server layouts, structured cabling, and power distribution units, along with the ability to follow detailed deployment instructions.
  • The position requires physical capability, as candidates must be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined environments.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the role emphasizes growth opportunities and the importance of ambition and impact in the workplace.
Build More Than Just a Career. Build Your Future.

At Vailexa, we’re not just hiring — we’re building thinkers, creators, and future leaders.

We believe in giving people the space to grow, the freedom to think, and the opportunity to create real impact from day one. If you’re someone who wants to learn fast, take ownership, and grow beyond limits, you’ll feel right at home here.

Job Description:

  • Perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems.
  • Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and ensure proper airflow and cable management.
  • Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper network cabling
  • Assist with hardware moves, adds, and changes (MACs) across data center floors.
  • Follow detailed deployment runbooks and engineering documentation.
  • Conduct basic hardware validation, LED/port checks, and physical troubleshooting.
  • Maintain accurate asset tracking, labeling, and documentation in internal tools.
  • Partner with Data Center Engineers and Network teams during deployments and migrations.
  • Adhere strictly to ESD, safety, and security protocols.
  • Support decommissioning and removal of end-of-life hardware. Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of hands-on data center experience performing rack & stack.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Server and network rack layouts
    • Structured cabling (fiber & copper)
    • Power distribution units (PDUs)
  • Experience installing enterprise servers (Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or equivalent).
  • Ability to read rack elevation diagrams and deployment instructions.
  • Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined rack environments.
  • Familiarity with ESD procedures and safe handling of sensitive hardware.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions. Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in hyperscale or GPU-dense data centers.
  • Exposure to high-performance computing environments.
  • Knowledge of hot/cold aisle containment best practices.
  • Experience supporting large-scale hardware refreshes or migrations.
  • Basic Linux familiarity (helpful but not required).

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re excited about this role and ready to grow with a team that values ambition, ideas, and impact — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and start building your journey with Vailexa.




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