Data Center Engineering Technician I

Job Title: Data Center Engineering Technician I
Location: Ashburn, VA, US Leesburg, VA
Duration: 6 Months
Shift: 
Shift A | Sun–Wed | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (4×10s)
Shift B | Mon–Fri | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (5×8s)
Shift C | Wed–Sun | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (4×10s)
 
Job Description:
You'll be embedded in a fast-paced building acceptance workflow alongside vendors, movers, and the on-site DCEO team. A typical day looks like:

• Receiving racks delivered to the loading dock by vendor trucks
• Verifying loops, labels, and connections at the dock before racks move into position
• Executing power-up procedures by working through a live ticket queue
• Coordinating with the site DCEO team on high-volume days to batch and prioritize work
• Maintaining clear, proactive communication with your team and leads throughout every shift

 
Required:
We're looking for candidates with 1–3 years of hands-on technical experience. Strong fits include:

• Auto mechanics or technicians transitioning into data center work
• Data professionals pivoting toward infrastructure and hands-on engineering
• IT help desk candidates who demonstrate genuine interest in engineering and physical systems

 
MUST-HAVE QUALITIES

• Follows documented processes precisely and consistently
• Escalates issues immediately rather than troubleshooting in silence
• Coachable and receptive to feedback
• Motivated to grow on the engineering and operations track long-term
• Comfortable working in a structured, high-accountability environment

 

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $28.00/hr.