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Cologix

Colocation data centers and interconnection services

Data Center Technician

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColumbus, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in similar critical facilities.
  • High school diploma.
  • Functional knowledge of Inside Plant disciplines, including fiber-optic and electrical cabling and labeling conforming to telecommunications industry standards.
  • Strong technical and mechanical background, with experience on current-generation transport gear and critical infrastructure found in telecommunications facilities, including generators, HVAC systems, high-voltage electrical systems, and DC power plants.
  • Knowledge of Visio and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to follow specified policies and procedures.
  • Availability to work after-hours and weekends as needed in a 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily data center operations and maintenance.
  • Perform or delegate tasks associated with the installation, acceptance, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, including cabinets, equipment, and cross-connects.
  • Perform remote-hands requests and manage vendor maintenance of critical infrastructure equipment.
  • Install, test, and troubleshoot telecommunications infrastructure components, including ladder rack, fiber guide, MDF, IDF, switches, routers, and related cabling.
  • Install, provision, test, and maintain DS0 through OC12 services and equipment in support of network and customer requirements; diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair customer and network circuits.
  • Install cable runs, patch panels, and cross-connects, and perform cable lacing according to data center standards.
  • Use cable testing systems to verify operational integrity; troubleshoot copper and fiber cable media issues, including decibel loss, attenuation, breaks, termination problems, and transmission characteristics.
  • Use fiber-optic and copper test equipment; understand network layouts, Cisco hardware, and Layer 1 topologies.
  • Work with data center network hardware and Ethernet and Fiber Channel interfaces.
  • Apply relevant ISO standards for data center cable infrastructure, including ANSI-942 and ANSI-568.
  • Execute customer support requests, from server reboots to complex telecommunications equipment troubleshooting, and update the order management system.
  • Lead troubleshooting and repairs during events or equipment failures, and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
  • Monitor and respond to security, environmental, and equipment-monitoring systems; take electrical and cooling equipment readings and maintain 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.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the data center and common areas.
  • Maintain site security procedures and data center access, including staffing the security office, handling access requests, and escorting vendors and customers to and from secure areas.
  • Provide rotating 24/7 on-call support and work flexible shifts as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • BICSI Technician Credential.
  • Experience with low-voltage installation and troubleshooting.
  • Fiber-optic splicing experience.

About the Company

Cologix

Colocation data centers and interconnection services

Cologix provides colocation data centers and interconnection services in North America, leasing space and offering managed infrastructure, disaster recovery, and direct connections to AWS and Oracle Cloud. In its facilities, customers place servers and networking gear while Cologix supplies power, cooling, security, and network interconnections for a recurring fee. It differentiates itself with fully redundant power, robust cooling, strong security, and a network of multi-location sites with built-in cloud on-ramps for low-latency access. Its goal is to help enterprises and cloud providers run workloads reliably by offering secure, scalable data center space and seamless cloud connectivity.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$2.8B
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
2010

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