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Data Center Support Technician

Nesco Resource, Chantilly, VA, United States


Nesco Data Center and Infrastructure is seeking a Data Center Support & Service Technician in the Greater Ashburn VA area.

osition Summary
The Data Center Support Technician is responsible for ensuring the secure and reliable operation of a data center facility. This role focuses on maintaining physical security, supporting customer needs, and monitoring critical infrastructure systems.

The technician serves as the primary point of contact for customer communications, handling service requests, managing tickets, and coordinating incident response. In addition, this role provides basic remote hands services and vendor escort support. Continuous monitoring of facility and IT systems is required to ensure optimal performance and rapid issue resolution.

This position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Job Functions
Security Operations

Oversee and maintain all physical security measures within the facility

Monitor surveillance systems and manage access control processes

Review and process site access requests in alignment with established policies

Conduct routine walkthroughs and inspections of the data center

Enforce security procedures and respond to any breaches or incidents

Customer Support

Act as the main point of contact for customer inquiries via phone, email, and ticketing systems

Manage service requests from intake through completion, ensuring timely updates and SLA compliance

Coordinate with internal teams and technical specialists to resolve customer issues

Provide escort services for vendors, contractors, and client personnel

Perform basic remote hands tasks, such as equipment checks, reboots, and simple troubleshooting

Handle escalations and support incident communication with customers

Monitoring & Operations

Monitor the condition and performance of critical infrastructure systems through building management systems (Client) and physical inspections, including:

Electrical/power systems

Cooling and HVAC systems

Fire detection and suppression systems

Oversee the functionality of security systems, including cameras and access control

Monitor IT systems such as servers and network equipment for alerts or failures

Incident Response

Respond to operational or customer-impacting incidents and coordinate resolution efforts

Dispatch appropriate vendors or internal resources as needed

Escalate critical issues to leadership when required

Communicate incident status updates and advisories to stakeholders

Support recovery efforts and document all incident activity

Qualifications
Education:

Associate degree preferred

Experience:

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Working knowledge of physical security systems and procedures

Experience in customer service or operations support roles

Basic understanding of IT systems; certifications are a plus or may be required

Skills and Abilities

Proficiency with common operating systems, including Windows and macOS

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment

Self-directed with the ability to work independently or collaboratively

Familiarity with data center operations and best practices is an advantage

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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