Data Center Engineer (Liquid Cooling)

Data Center Technician Hardware & Liquid CoolingJob Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of server and infrastructure hardware in a high-availability data center environment. This position will perform rack-and-stack, break/fix, structured cabling, hardware deployment, and support for air-cooled and liquid-cooled server infrastructure.

Candidates should be comfortable working around high-density compute environments and learning specialized cooling technologies used to support modern GPU and AI server platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Rack, stack, cable, configure, and decommission servers and related data center hardware.

• Perform break/fix troubleshooting on servers, including failed drives, memory, power supplies, fans, NICs, GPUs, motherboards, and other replaceable components.

• Install and support liquid-cooled servers and high-density compute racks.

• Assist with connecting and disconnecting liquid cooling lines and server-side cooling components following established procedures.

• Inspect liquid cooling connections for proper seating, leaks, damage, or other physical issues.

• Support maintenance and hardware replacement involving cold plates, coolant distribution connections, hoses/tubing, manifolds, and quick-disconnect fittings.

• Follow site-specific safety procedures when servicing liquid-cooled equipment.

• Install, route, label, troubleshoot, and replace fiber and copper cabling.

• Perform rack-level hardware troubleshooting and component swaps.

• Troubleshoot server boot, POST, connectivity, power, and hardware health issues.

• Replace and document failed hardware through established RMA/break-fix processes.

• Perform equipment staging, unboxing, inventory verification, and preparation of servers for deployment.

• Maintain accurate asset, ticketing, and maintenance documentation.

• Follow ESD, electrical, cooling, and data center safety procedures.

• Coordinate with engineering, networking, facilities, and operations teams to resolve infrastructure issues.

• Maintain clean cable management and organized rack environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a data center, server room, hardware lab, or IT infrastructure environment.

• Hands-on experience with server hardware installation and break/fix troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of rack-and-stack, fiber/copper cabling, server components, and hardware diagnostics.

• Experience with liquid-cooled servers, direct-to-chip liquid cooling, or high-density GPU infrastructure is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with CDUs (Coolant Distribution Units), manifolds, cold plates, and quick-disconnect cooling connections is a plus.

• Ability to safely lift and install server equipment with appropriate assistance or lifting equipment.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to follow detailed technical procedures.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-critical data center environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairburn, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $37.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairburn, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairburn,GA.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.