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James Services Inc.

Data Center Technician II

Dallas, TX · Remote

Previous AWS, Google, or Meta experience highly desired Applicants must reside with Dallas / Forth ... Support data center infrastructure operations including power distribution awareness, UPS/generator ...

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Group Account Manager

Irving, TX · Remote

$163K - $261K/yr

As the Group Account Manager, Meta - Data Center Segment, you will have the opportunity to develop ... Remote {#LI-Remote} Your role and responsibilities: * Drives strategic account planning, sales ...

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How much do remote meta data center jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote meta data center in Plano, TX is $141,133.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,400.00 and $187,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Meta Data Center vs Data Center Technician?

AspectRemote Meta Data CenterData Center Technician
CredentialsCertifications in data management, networking, and cloud platformsCertifications in networking, hardware, and data center operations
Work EnvironmentPrimarily remote, managing data infrastructure virtuallyOn-site in data centers, handling physical hardware and equipment
Employer & IndustryTech companies, cloud providers, data management firmsTelecom, IT services, enterprise data centers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding remote data management rolesPhysical hardware troubleshooting and maintenance

The Remote Meta Data Center role focuses on managing data infrastructure remotely, often involving cloud and virtual environments, while Data Center Technicians work on-site handling physical hardware and infrastructure. Both roles require technical certifications but differ mainly in work environment and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Remote Meta Data Center job openings in Plano, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 2% In-person, and 98% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,133 per year, or $67.9 per hour.

Data Center Technician II

James Services Inc.

Dallas, TX • Remote

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

An Experienced Data Center Technician is responsible for day-to-day datacenter operations and advanced hands-on technical support. The rolefocuses on maintaining uptime for server, network, storage, and datacenter infrastructure while performing complex troubleshooting, executingchanges safely, and mentoring other technicians.


Previous AWS, Google, or Meta experience highly desired


Applicants must reside with Dallas / Forth Worth Area


Key responsibilities

  • Respond to and troubleshoot incidents involving servers, switches, storage systems, cabling, PDUs,cooling components, and alarms; identify root cause and drive resolution.
  • Perform advanced break/fix and migrations: rack-and-stack, hardware replacements, firmwareverification, and structured cabling changes.
  • Execute preventive and corrective maintenance following runbooks and change procedures (includingescalation to engineering when needed).
  • Support data center infrastructure operations including power distribution awareness, UPS/generator-related operational checks (as applicable), airflow best practices, and cooling/CRAH-CRAC monitoringresponse.
  • Install and test network connectivity (patch panels, patch cords, optics/SFPs, VLAN/port verification asapplicable).
  • Own physical layer documentation quality: cable maps, labeling standards, rack diagrams, asset records,and post-change updates.
  • Manage work orders and changes in a ticketing/change system, ensuring approvals, sequencing, androllbacks are followed.
  • Maintain compliance and safety: ESD procedures, ladder/working-at-height safety, access control, andadherence to data center standards.
  • Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams (network engineering, platform teams, facilities, andsupport) during outages and escalations.
  • Mentor junior technicians through shadowing, coaching on procedures, and improving teamplaybooks/runbooks.

Required skills

  • Strong experience with server hardware lifecycle (install, replace, troubleshoot) and understanding ofRAID/storage basics.
  • Solid working knowledge of networking fundamentals (switching concepts, fiber/optics basics, cablingstandards, port verification).
  • Hands-on ability with structured cabling (copper and fiber), patching, labeling, and rack organization.
  • Proficiency using ticketing/ITSM systems, monitoring tools, and escalation workflows.
  • Competence reading diagrams, schematics, and runbooks, and producing clear documentation afterwork.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a high-availability, safety-first environment with controlled changeprocesses.
  • Ability to lift and work in constrained spaces (often required for rack work and component swaps).

Qualifications (common)

  • Typically 3–7+ years of data center operations/technician experience (or equivalent hands-on work).
  • Technical education in IT/networking/electronics (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Experience with at least one common data center environment or platform stack(servers/network/storage) is preferred.

Preferred (nice-to-have)

  • Certifications such as CompTIA A+/Network+, Cisco (CCNA), ITIL, or vendor-specific hardwarecertifications.
  • Experience with on-call rotation, outage response, and incident command principles.
  • Knowledge of data center infrastructure monitoring (BMS alarms, environmental monitoring,power/cooling telemetry—role dependent).

Work conditions

  • On-site work in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • Shift work and on-call may be required.
  • Ability to work under time constraints during incidents and scheduled maintenance windows.