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JLL

Data Center - Talent Network

Chicago, IL · On-site

Hyperscale campuses, colocation facilities, edge data centers, and enterprise facilities Why Choose JLL for Your Data Center Career? Industry Leadership: * Work on the world's largest and most ...

JLL

Data Center - Talent Network

Chicago, IL

Hyperscale campuses, colocation facilities, edge data centers, and enterprise facilities Why Choose JLL for Your Data Center Career? Industry Leadership: * Work on the world's largest and most ...

Instawork

General Manager, Data Centers

Chicago, IL

$160K - $200K/yr

Cultivate, grow, and own relationships with top-tier general contractors, data center operators, colocation providers, and infrastructure tech giants, turning initial pilots into enterprise-wide ...

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How much do data colocation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for data colocation in Chicago, IL is $169,993.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $137,500.00 and $175,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Colocation vs Data Center Technician?

AspectData ColocationData Center Technician
Primary RoleProvides space, power, and cooling for clients' servers in a shared data center environmentMaintains, installs, and repairs hardware and equipment within data centers
CredentialsOften requires certifications like CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNARequires certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, or data center-specific training
Work EnvironmentShared data center facilities, client-focusedData center facilities, hands-on hardware work
Employer & Industry UsageData center providers, hosting companiesIT service providers, enterprise data centers

While both roles operate within data centers, Data Colocation focuses on providing space and infrastructure for clients' servers, whereas Data Center Technicians handle the installation, maintenance, and repair of hardware within the data center. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or service provider.

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Infographic showing various Data Colocation job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 79% In-person, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $169,993 per year, or $81.7 per hour.

Data Center Technician - Evening

Netrality Data Centers

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Who We Are
Netrality Data Centers is a growing private-equity backed owner-operator of strategic interconnection properties. With eighteen premier data centers located in six metropolitan markets, Netrality continues to acquire strategic network interconnection data centers and develop Meet Me Rooms (MMRs) and wholesale data center space within those properties to offer the highest quality and most robust direct network interconnections in the market.
Netrality offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to our employees, notably:
  • Multiple offerings for medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life, short- and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Paid parental leave, fertility support, 401k matching
  • Employee discount services through our partners savings platform
  • $1:$1 company match for all eligible charitable gifts

Who We Need
Netrality has an exciting opportunity to join our Data Center Operations team. The successful candidate maintains and monitors the data center's critical infrastructure systems, which supports both Netrality colocation customers and building tenants. In this role, the Data Center Technician investigates internal alerts and follows established escalation procedures to maintain compliance with high level service and security requirements.
Netrality is a close-knit team of A-players. This is an opportunity for the right person to establish efficiencies and best practice enterprise-wide, with the potential for growth of the function over time.
Description of Responsibilities
  • Monitor the Critical Facilities Monitoring System and provide reactive/notification/escalation services as required to address alarm events.
  • Provide top-tier physical and remote customer support for local and international Colocation Customers in a 24/7/365 facility to include fiber/copper cross-connects and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Monitor and assist Customer Support requests through use of a Web-based ticketing system where customers have access to services including access requests, Remote Hand troubleshooting, processing orders, delivery logistics, and general support.
  • Execute sales orders and facility preparations to support new customer environments in accordance with ongoing sales activity.
  • Perform hourly walkthroughs of the facility to visually verify and collect readings from all critical electrical/mechanical equipment and monitor overall facility conditions.
  • Assist with physical security monitoring through use of cameras, access badges, door alarms and notifications.
  • Perform "rack & stack" tasks for customer equipment as required.
  • Perform routine operational tasks including equipment handling, repairs and troubleshooting, processing interconnection circuit orders, and general site support.
  • Manage customer package deliveries through receiving, handling, storing, and shipping.
  • Answer client calls, emails and other inquiries in a professional manner, and coordinate the appropriate resources to resolve client issues.
  • Assist in client deployment strategies and facility expansion planning.
  • Sign visitors in and out of the facility and escort authorized personnel as required.
  • Monitor and assist during planned outages or maintenance windows.
  • Maintain detailed logs of all events, anomalies, inventory, and work tickets.
  • Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors, tenants, and colleagues.
  • All other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Position Requirements and Desired Skills
  • High School Diploma required
  • 2 years of previous Data Center experience or other closely related technical fields required
  • Industry related certifications, or associate degree+ in a technical area of study strongly preferred
  • Fundamental knowledge of Data Center cooling and power infrastructure a plus
  • 2 years of customer service experience required
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, multitasking and organization skills
  • Operate with a 'safety first' mindset at all times
  • Follow all current emergency procedures set forth by Netrality and the assigned property
  • Excellent communicator and team player
  • Experience working independently as well as collaboratively; effectively managing priorities while meeting hard deadlines
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with ease
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with supervisor and local site team
  • Self-motivated, initiative taker
  • Highest ethical and professional conduct and integrity
  • Adhere to all guidelines and expectations set forth in company's corporate handbook

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