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Data Center Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Dallas, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
1 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About Our Company:
Headquartered in Denver Colorado Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45 digital edge and Scalelogix hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710 networks 360 cloud providers 35 onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds Cologixs experienced leadership team certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people our environment and our clients.
About the Position:
The Datacenter Technician is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of the Datacenter. Performs or delegates all tasks associated with the installation acceptance and maintenance of a variety of Telecommunication equipment. Responsibilities range from installation of cabinets equipment and cross-connects performing remote hands requests and managing vendor maintenance of all critical infrastructure equipment. Project installation testing and troubleshooting of Telecommunication infrastructure components including but not limited to Ladder rack Fiber Guide MDF IDF switches routers and related cabling.
What you do daily:
- Expert working knowledge of copper (UTP Cat5e Cat6 Cat6a) and fiber optic media types (MMF SMF 50 micron 62.5 micron) industry standards and applications and use cases (e.g. Ethernet Fiber Channel SONET TDM)
- Installs provisions tests and maintains DS0 thru OC12 services and equipment in support of network and customer requirements. Diagnoses troubleshoots and repairs customer and network circuits
- Install cable runs patch panels and cross connects. Performs cable lacing as per the Datacenter standards Significant hands-on experience with the installation of both copper and fiber media types.
- Expert working knowledge with cable testing systems to ensure operational integrity
- Expert working knowledge of troubleshooting both copper and fiber cable media. (E.g. dB loss Attenuation Breaks Termination Problems Transmission Characteristics)
- Working knowledge of fiber optic and copper test equipment Understanding of network layouts Cisco hardware and layer 1 topologies
- Working knowledge with Data Center Network Hardware (Ethernet Fiber Channel interfaces)
- Working knowledge of pertinent ISO Standards associated with Data Center Cable Infrastructure re including ANSI-942 ANSI-568
- Execute customers support requests ranging from server reboot to complex telecommunication equipment troubleshooting and updates order management system
- Responsible to lead the troubleshooting process and repairs in case of events or equipment failure providing recommendations to prevent re-occurrence of such events
- Monitors and responds to security environmental equipment monitoring systems Takes readings off of equipment (Electrical and Cooling) and maintains the related reports
- Manage and track capacity of MMR MDF IDF patch panels and cables
- Maintain detailed site documentation of customer cross-connects and power circuits for provisioning
- Responsible for cleanliness of data center and common areas
- Responsible for maintaining security procedures for site and data center access which includes: staffing the security office working access request cases escorting vendors and customers to and from secure areas
- Available for rotating 7/24 on-call support and flexible shift scheduling
What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)
- BICSITechnician Credential Preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in similar critical facilities
- High School Diploma
- Low voltage installation & troubleshooting experience a plus
- Fiber optic splicing experience a plus
- Needs to have functional knowledge of Inside Plant (ISP) disciplines; fiber optic and electrical cabling and labeling conforming to Telecom industry standards. Strong technical and mechanical background with experience on the latest generation transport gear critical infrastructure (Generators HVAC systems high-voltage electrical systems DC Power Plants etc.) found in Telecommunications facilities.
- Knowledge of VISIO MS Office
- Analytical troubleshooting
- Ability to follow specified policies and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast paced 24*7 environment with flexibility to work after-hours and weekends when needed
- Autonomous with team spirit
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity applicants are considered for employment without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions please contact us at emailprotected or call .
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Cologix employees are responsible for:
Understanding and following Cologixs information security cybersecurity privacy
and environmental management policies procedures and standards.
Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security
Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).
Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents
vulnerabilities risks or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
Actively participating in Cologixs efforts to maintain and improve information security
and environmental performance.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Cologix is building the data centers of tomorrow by integrating hyperscale edge capacity with robust interconnection. See our data center solutions here.
