Data Center Installation Technicians (Denver Colorado) at Startech Network Inc.

Startech Networks, Inc. is seeking experienced Data Center Installation Technicians with US Work Authorization for positions in Denver, Colorado, Dallas, Texas, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dalles Oregon, Tulsa Oklahoma and Lenoir, North Carolina. Our Denver Colorado based candidates must begin working on Monday, December 2, 2025.

Salary: $25 To $35 Per Hour, 1099 Contract

Job Description:

As a Data Center Installation Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of critical infrastructure components within our data center facilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of our data center environments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies and contribute to the success of our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Install server racks according to floor plans and ensure proper grounding.
• Deploy Primary and Secondary PDU units within racks for AC cage infrastructure.
• Install DC power supply and Fuse panels in racks to power equipment in DC Cage infrastructure.
• Rack and stack server and switch equipment based on rack layout.
• Install various OEM switches, ranging from 1RU to 45RU mounting switch chassis, and line cards as required.
• Safely handle rack equipment using server lifts for installation.
• Commission Console and Management Switches.
• Perform network installations following Telcordia Standards.
• Load ISO File configurations onto Servers running Windows and Linux.
• Conduct rack swaps and capacity upgrades for pre-built racks to minimize downtime.
• Provide installation services for Servers, Switches, and Routers from major OEMs.
• Configure Data Center networks in Traditional 3-Tier Architecture (core, aggregation, access) and 2-Tier Spine-Leaf Architecture.
• Execute network migrations involving multiple cages across various floors and different data center locations.
• Install Fiber Patch panels and ODF infrastructure.
• Deploy Interconnect fibers links and permanent fiber links for Data centers.
• Install Console and Management RJ-45 cables in Straight and Rollover configurations.
• Install Optical fiber with various connector ends (LC, SC, MPO) and UTP cords as per customer port mapping.
• Deploy Breakout cabling Infrastructure connected to Patch panels.
• Handle fibers and optics safely, ranging from 1Gig to 400Gig.
• Test and troubleshoot hardware on-site, loading base configurations to Servers and switches using CLI or GUI as needed.
• Execute generic commands locally using console to restore devices from frozen state and zeroize devices if necessary during equipment migrations.
• Test fibers using OTDR, and perform cleaning and scoping of fibers as required.
• Understand site-specific documents such as EDP (Equipment Deployment Plan) and DPK (Data Patching Key) to ensure accurate installation and patching.
• Identify fiber patching and endpoint mapping as per provided documentation to maintain accurate connectivity.

Qualifications:

•  2+ years of experience in data center installation and maintenance.
• Proficiency in handling server racks, PDU units, DC power supply, and Fuse panels.
• Experience in rack and stack operations for server and switch equipment.
• Familiarity with installation of OEM switches and line cards.
• Ability to work safely with rack equipment and fibers, ranging from 1Gig to 400Gig.
• Knowledge of network installation procedures and Telcordia Standards.
• Competency in loading ISO File configurations onto Servers running Windows and Linux.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and network issues.
• Certification in relevant areas such as network installation or fiber optics is a plus.