Data Center Technician
Location: Onsite / Travel as Needed (Marshfield, MO)
At
STN, we don't just adapt to the digital future, we engineer it. Our mission is to help organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving technology landscape through strategic insight, cutting-edge solutions, and a security-first mindset. We provide end-to-end services spanning cloud consulting, AI infrastructure, and enterprise security, enabling secure, scalable, and future-ready transformation.
As trusted advisors, we align IT investments with business outcomes that drive performance and growth, starting with deep strategic engagement and delivering tailored solutions built for long-term impact.
Our approach is innovation-led and rooted in cybersecurity, with a focus on leveraging the right technologies to solve real-world challenges. We invest in our people and foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and purpose because we believe empowered teams build transformative technology.
Overview
STN is seeking a
Data Center Technician to join our infrastructure team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and support of our mission-critical data center environment in Chicago, Illinois. You’ll work hands-on with hardware, cabling, monitoring systems, and server infrastructure, while collaborating with IT engineers to deliver reliable and secure services to our organization and customers.
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Lead rack-and-stack of GPU servers, switches, and storage at colocation and modular data center sites Cable compute, storage, and high-speed networking (InfiniBand and high-speed Ethernet) per the approved design
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Power on, configure BMC/iLO/iDRAC, and execute firmware/BIOS bring-up
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Run burn-in tests including memory, GPU stress, NCCL, and benchmark sweeps
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Coordinate with NOC and Platform Engineering on cluster bring-up and acceptance
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Execute customer acceptance testing (CAT) procedures and document results
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Maintain asset records, cable maps, rack elevations, and DCIM documentation
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Troubleshoot hardware, power, and physical-layer issues
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Manage RMA execution on site including swap-out, diagnostics, and return paperwork
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Travel to assigned data center sites including the Odessa, TX modular data center buildout
Experience & Qualifications
- 4+ years in data center field engineering, deployment engineering, or systems integration
- Strong hands-on hardware experience with servers, top-of-rack switches, and storage
- Proficiency with structured cabling, power distribution, and DCIM tools
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work standing or in confined spaces in a data center environment
Preferred
- NVIDIA HGX or DGX deployment experience
- InfiniBand or 400G/800G Ethernet cabling experience
- CDCP, BICSI, or equivalent certification
- Experience with modular data center (MDC) deployments
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Full-Time, Exempt
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Salary Range: $80,000 – $85,000/year
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Health Coverage – Medical, Dental & Vision
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FSA Health and Dependent Care available
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401(k) Plan
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Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Observed Holidays Paid
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Cell Phone Allowance
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Collaborative, growth-driven culture
Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference verification. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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