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Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Travel: 60-70% (Nationwide)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you transitioning from the military and looking to start a rewarding career in Information Technology?

PGTEK Academy is designed to help military veterans and other motivated individuals build a career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world-data centers and AI infrastructure.

No previous data center experience? That's okay.

We're looking for dependable, mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy working with technology, traveling, and being part of a team. If you're eager to learn, willing to work hard, and ready to develop new technical skills, we'll provide the opportunity.

As a member of the PGTEK Academy, you'll receive hands-on experience working alongside experienced deployment engineers supporting some of the largest enterprise and AI data centers in the country.

As an Entry-Level Data Center Deployment Technician, you'll help deploy and maintain enterprise server infrastructure by:

• Installing and assembling server racks
• Rack and stack server, storage, and networking equipment
• Swapping components (switches, servers, etc.)
• Perform cable management and labeling (connecting power whips)
• Placing, setting and leveling racks
• Assist with hardware installations and upgrades
• Replace server components such as hard drives, memory, power supplies, fans, and network cards
• Perform basic hardware troubleshooting
• Assist with inventory management and asset tracking
• Follow customer installation procedures and quality standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Travel to customer data centers throughout the United States

Requirements

We're less concerned with previous IT experience than we are with attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Ideal candidates possess:

• Military experience (active duty, Reserve, National Guard, or veteran) strongly encouraged
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with tools and hardware
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and team-first mentality
• Excellent communication skills
• Dependability and professionalism
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work on your feet throughout the day
• Comfortable traveling 60-70% of the time
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel by air

Any of the following are a plus, but not required:

• Basic computer hardware knowledge
• Experience building PCs or working with electronics
• Military communications, signal, intelligence, aviation, maintenance, electronics, or IT experience
• CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification
• Trade school, vocational training, or technical education

During your time in the PGTEK Academy, you'll gain experience with:

• Enterprise server deployments
• Rack & Stack best practices
• Copper and fiber optic cabling
• Cable management
• Server hardware installation and replacement
• Data center operations
• Enterprise networking fundamentals
• Deployment documentation
• Customer service and professional field operations
• Working in hyperscale and AI data center environments

PGTEK is a rapidly growing technology services company supporting enterprise and federal customers across the United States. Our teams deploy and support some of the most advanced data center technologies in the industry.

When you join PGTEK Academy, you're not just taking a job-you're building a long-term career. Many of our technicians advance into senior deployment roles, team lead positions, project management, field engineering, and other technical specialties.

• Paid training and mentoring
• Career advancement opportunities
• Hands-on experience with enterprise technology
• Travel opportunities across the United States
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee referral program

If you're looking for a career where your military experience, work ethic, and commitment to excellence are valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered.  Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance.   An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees.  PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

ABOUT PGTEK

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.

EOE, including disability/veterans