How to hire a senior data center technician

How to hire a senior data center technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior data center technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior data center technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior data center technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your senior data center technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a senior data center technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A senior data center technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior data center technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of senior data center technicians.

   Type of Senior Data Center Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Data Center Technician	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$12-35
   Program Administrator	Program administrators are responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating their organization's program or service. Their duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the industry they work at, such as educational, community, and social services... Show more	$16-35
   Systems Operator	Systems operators often act as the front liners whose primary job is to ensure the reliable delivery of electricity service to consumers and businesses. They are responsible for overseeing and managing the power grid and controlling electricity flow through transmission lines... Show more	$13-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cable Management
   • Cloud
   • Tcp Ip
   • Switches
   • HVAC
   • Unix
   • Data Centers
   • Linux
   • Center Management
   • Mechanical Systems
   • Windows
   • Routers
   • Network Devices
   • DNS

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage vendor replacement of faulty equipment, maintain inventory, activity and procedure documentation on NOC SharePoint site.
   • Install, configure, and troubleshoot technical hardware resources including servers, switches, routers, cabling and relate components.
   • Set up and deploy workstations.
   • Work daily tickets to complete installs within the SLA.
   • Perform network and configuration changes daily to meet change management requests to meet timely SLA.
   • Design and implement EPA's DR facility out west in the event there are a disaster or network failure.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior data center technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A senior data center technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, senior data center technicians' average salary in oklahoma is 38% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior data center technicians earn 64% less than senior-level senior data center technicians.
   • Certifications. A senior data center technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a senior data center technician's salary.

   Average senior data center technician salary

   $45,590yearly

   $21.92 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior data center technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a senior data center technician job description

   A good senior data center technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a senior data center technician job description:

   Senior data center technician job description example

   The Sr. Data Center Generator Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on select customer generators. This includes electronic, mechanical and electrical components of these systems. The position is part of our Managed Services Division and works with our Service Team who are responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all work orders and preventative maintenance tickets.
   
   + Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on select customer generators. Includes electronic, mechanical and electrical components of these systems.
   + Diagnose, repair, adjust, and modify all components of the generator, engine and switch gear
   
   + Travel to job sites in service area, and work with dispatch to ensure schedule is maintained and delays are properly communicated to customer.
   
   + Candidate must be well versed in basic maintenance safety principles, lockout/tag out procedures, and personal protective equipment usage. Observe and follow all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
   
   + Maintain proper stock,parts, tools, and safety equipment in the vehicle
   
   + Document all installed equipment upon arrival: make, model, serial number, type of fuel, necessary test measurements, and pictures as necessary.
   
   + Diagnose diverse service issues, obtain any replacement parts, calibrate system to manufacturer's recommendations.
   
   + Leverage appropriate communication strategies (email, phone call, etc.) to be highly effective at managing customer expectations on a professional and proactive basis. Must also leverage this same skill set to work through customer conflict/concerns. Avoid foreseeable customer issues through planning ahead.
   
   Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
   
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   + Ability to work independently in a timely manner, making sure job is done correctly the first time.
   
   + Must have excellent organizational skills.
   
   + Good oral and written communications skills.
   
   + Observe all company procedures and safety rules
   
   + Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction
   
   + Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
   
   Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift up to 51 pounds, be able to push, pull, carry or maneuver heavier items (with additional manpower or appropriate devices), carry and climb ladders, work from heights, work in small crawl spaces, balance, stoop, kneel.The employee is expected to work in all weather conditions, both in extreme cold and heat. The employee may drive for extended periods of time, including all weather and light conditions
   
   Required Education and Experience
   
   + Five to seven years' experience in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting and correcting diverse Generator service issues
   
   + High School Diploma or Associates Degree
   
   + Generator Certifications preferred
   
   + Microsoft Office experience (specifically Word and Excel)
   
   Supervisory Responsibility
   
   This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
   
   Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
   
   This is a full-time non-exempt position. Days of work are Monday through Friday with some irregular hours. Some weekends and evenings required, on a rotating basis, to service emergency needs of our customers. Occasional overnights.
   
   Travel
   
   + Travel to sites is required.
   
   + Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the company insurance policy.
   
   
   External Company Name: Centerline Communications, LLC
   
   External Company URL: centerlinecommunications.com
   
   Telecommute: No

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find senior data center technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior data center technician job on Zippia to find and recruit senior data center technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit senior data center technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a senior data center technician applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior data center technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect senior data center technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new senior data center technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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