Junior Data Center Operations Technician

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Junior Data Center Operations Technician to support a mission-critical enterprise data center environment. The Junior Data Center Operations Technician will work alongside senior engineers and technicians to support day-to-day data center operations including hardware installations, structured cabling, equipment lifecycle management, and basic infrastructure troubleshooting. This position is onsite in Newington, VA!

Responsibilities of the Junior Data Center Operations Technician include:

• Rack, stack, cable, and install servers, storage systems, network equipment, and IT appliances
• Perform structured cabling including copper and fiber optic cable installations, labeling, and cable management
• Assist with equipment deployments, hardware refreshes, upgrades, relocations, and decommissioning activities
• Troubleshoot basic hardware, connectivity, and cabling issues while escalating complex technical issues to senior engineers
• Document troubleshooting activities, equipment installations, and operational procedures
• Support data center inventory management, asset tracking, and equipment organization
• Follow established cabling standards, installation procedures, and data center best practices
• Assist with incident response activities and support restoration efforts during infrastructure outages
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure data center environments
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and systems teams to support enterprise IT operations
• Adhere to change management processes and operational documentation standards

Qualifications of the Junior Data Center Operations Technician include:

• 1-3 years of experience supporting data center operations, IT infrastructure, or hardware deployments
• TS/SCI Clearance Required
• Experience installing, racking, cabling, or maintaining enterprise server and network equipment
• Basic understanding of servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and structured cabling
• Familiarity with copper and fiber optic cabling standards
• Basic understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, switches, routers, and patch panels
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to lift and install IT equipment in a data center environment
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting enterprise or colocation data center environments
• Familiarity with Windows Server, Linux, or VMware environments
• Experience with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Remedy, or Jira
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, or similar industry certifications
• Experience with asset management or data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools

Compensation for the Junior Data Center Operations Technician includes:

• Salary: $90,000 - $115,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays

This job opens for applications on July 23, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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