Job Description
Job Description
About the Role:
A leading Swoon client in the technology industry is looking for a hands-on Data Center Technician to join their infrastructure team in Carlstadt, New Jersey. You’ll be responsible for maintaining server hardware, managing cabling, resolving hardware issues, and supporting data center operations with a strong focus on networking fundamentals, including MAC address troubleshooting and device connectivity.
This is an onsite position in a fast-paced, enterprise environment – ideal for candidates with physical data center experience and strong networking/hardware skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain Supermicro, Dell and other server hardware.
- Support networking infrastructure, including working with MAC addresses, switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, server, and connectivity issues.
- Perform cabling, racking, patching, and asset inventory management.
- Monitor power, cooling systems, and environmental factors in the data center.
- Collaborate with internal IT teams across facilities, security, networking, and workplace services.
- Document configurations, hardware changes, and troubleshooting logs.
Required Skills:
- Experience working in a data center or enterprise IT environment.
- Familiarity with MAC address-level troubleshooting and networking basics (Layer 2/3).
- Knowledge of server racking, cabling, and physical hardware installation.
- Hands-on experience with server maintenance and diagnostics.
- Ability to interpret and work from network diagrams.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Nice-to-Have:
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).
- Experience with DCIM tools and disaster recovery procedures.
- Understanding of power redundancy and cooling distribution.