Data Center Technician (Santa Clara, CA)
- Pay
- $70,000 – $95,000 per year
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Production data center support
- Command line interface
- Fiber optic cabling installation
- Power cabling and PDUs
- Linux
- Server, storage, and network technologies
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Cable documentation and management
- AI technologies for decision-making and workflow efficiency
Also useful
- Large-scale production data center experience
- Cisco, Linux, or Arista routing systems
- CCNA, CompTIA, or Linux certifications
- Bash, Python, or GoLang scripting
About the role
As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily.
Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation.
We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters?
The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role
CrowdStrike is seeking a skilled Data Center Technician to join our team. This hands-on role focuses on installing and configuring data center hardware while maintaining operational efficiency. The candidate must be experienced in data center best practices, Linux, computer hardware components and networking.
We are currently open to candidates that are within a reasonable commuting distance to Santa Clara, CA, as this is an on-site role.
What You'll Do
- Perform hardware installation, configuration, and testing of data center equipment
- Perform server and network upgrades within a production data center.
- Run fiber optic and copper cabling to support growing infrastructure.
- Maintain proper cable documentation and cable management standards
- Conduct Server configuration & Layer 2 Network configuration.
- Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues
- Follow data center best practices and security protocols
- Assist with inventory management and asset tracking
Participate in Data Center and expansion builds outs.
What You’ll Need
- 4+ years experience supporting Production Data Centers.
- Comfortable using a command line interface
- Hands-on experience installing fiber optic cabling
- Basic understanding of power cabling and PDUs ("Power Distribution Units")
- Familiarity with Linux and other network operating systems.
- Familiar with server, storage, network technologies.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
- Ability to express good judgment to take action & move forward.
- Ability to work collaboratively with both local and remote teams.
- Must be able to work on-site in Santa Clara, CA.
- May require occasional off-hours work for maintenance windows
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Bonus Points
- Experience supporting a large scale Production Data Center.
- Knowledge with routing systems such as Cisco, Linux, Arista.
- Industry certifications a plus (e.g. CCNA, CompTIA+, Linux, etc.).
- Familiarity with a scripting language such as Bash, Python, GoLang.
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
- Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
Right to Work
CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $70,000 - $95,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.
From CrowdStrike's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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