STN Incorporated

Data Center Technician: Orangeburg, SC

Infrastructure & DCO - Orangeburg, SC - Full Time

Data Center Technician
Location: Onsite / Travel as Needed (Orangeburg, SC)

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.

Key Responsibilities

•     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
•     Power on, configure BMC/iLO/iDRAC, and execute firmware/BIOS bring-up
•     Run burn-in tests including memory, GPU stress, NCCL, and benchmark sweeps
•     Coordinate with NOC and Platform Engineering on cluster bring-up and acceptance
•     Execute customer acceptance testing (CAT) procedures and document results
•     Maintain asset records, cable maps, rack elevations, and DCIM documentation
•     Troubleshoot hardware, power, and physical-layer issues
•     Manage RMA execution on site including swap-out, diagnostics, and return paperwork
•     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
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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

​​​​​Compensation
  • Full-Time, Exempt
  • Salary Range: $80,000 – $85,000/year, DOE

Benefits

  • Health Coverage – Medical, Dental & Vision
  • FSA Health and Dependent Care available
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Observed Holidays Paid
  • Cell Phone Allowance
  • 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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