Jobs via Dice · 6 hours ago
Data Center Technician
Secaucus, NJ
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60/hr - $120/hr
3+ years expDice is the leading career destination for tech experts, and they are seeking a Data Center Technician for ConsultNet, LLC. The Data Center Technician will support the operation, reliability, and performance of mission-critical data center infrastructure, managing the infrastructure deployed within the data centers and ensuring optimal performance through various hands-on tasks.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Monitor, maintain, and support data center infrastructure including servers, network devices, storage, cabling, power, and cooling systems
Perform hardware installation, decommissioning, and break/fix activities for trading, market data, and core infrastructure systems
Receive, inventory, install, rack, stack, configure, and troubleshoot servers, switches, routers, and storage systems
Continuously monitor environmental controls (cooling, power), space usage, and proactively address issues to prevent downtime or capacity constraints
Open tickets for incoming equipment and manage delivery to the cage
Deploying new servers or decommissioning old ones
Performing cable runs or patching connections
Checking environmental sensors and power distribution
Performing scheduled maintenance and upgrades
Help diagnose and resolve hardware, network, and system problems efficiently
Run, organize, and manage complex cabling infrastructure (copper, fiber)
Assist with software deployment, updates, and patching for operating systems and applications
Implement and uphold security protocols, manage access, and monitor for unauthorized activity
Work with network engineers, systems administrators, and other IT teams
Respond to incidents impacting trading systems with urgency and precision, following established escalation and communication protocols
Perform first-line diagnostics and hands-on support during outages, maintenance windows, and trading-impacting events
Support planned changes, upgrades, and migrations while minimizing risk to production systems
Log all tasks, incidents, resolutions, and maintain accurate records
Provide on-site and remote hands support for low-latency trading infrastructure
Work closely with network, systems, and trading support teams to ensure optimal system performance
Support connectivity to clients, external partners and between data centers
Follow change management, access control, and operational procedures aligned with regulatory and audit Requirements
Maintain accurate documentation, runbooks, diagrams, and inventory records
Adhere to security, health & safety, and data center best practices
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience in a similar role
Experience in critical operational environments
Experience in the financial industry
Exposure to regulatory requirements in financial services (e.g., audit readiness, access controls)
Ability to excel in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment
Familiarity with automation or scripting
Strong hands-on experience with server and network hardware (HPE Cisco, Fortinet)
Solid understanding of data center networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, fiber/copper cabling)
Experience with power and cooling infrastructure (PDUs, hot/cold aisles)
Ability to use monitoring, ticketing, and asset management tools
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Attention to detail and organization
Ability to work under pressure and after hours
Ability to travel to the data centers (New Jersey and Chicago)
Understanding of basic networking and security
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