# Data Center Technician (Early Talent) **Company**: Nebius **Location**: Minnesota **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: entry **Job type**: temporary **Salary**: $48,000-$72,000 **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nebius/jobs/5015607101?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/job/data-center-technician-early-talent-b4b2f90f-deb/ ## Description The Nebius IT Data Center Technician Early Talent program is a 3-month work experience designed to introduce early-career candidates to hands-on enterprise data center operations. Participants work on the data center floor as active team members alongside experienced DC Technicians and senior operations staff, developing foundational technical skills and learning Nebius operational standards and safety procedures. **Responsibilities** - Hardware & Infrastructure: - Identify, handle, and document server components, rack hardware, and data center equipment under direct technician supervision. - Assist with physical installation, cabling, and labeling of server hardware in rack enclosures under guidance. - Perform hardware inventory counts, asset tagging, and equipment tracking tasks as directed. - Shadow and support technicians during component replacements, hardware decommissions, and equipment staging activities. - Perform basic rack and stack tasks independently once foundational procedures have been trained and validated. - Cabling & Connectivity: - Learn copper and fiber cabling standards, patch cord management, and labeling practices used at Nebius data center sites. - Assist with cable organization, dressing, and documentation under direct technician guidance. - Support connectivity checks and basic cable tracing tasks as assigned. - Documentation & Ticketing: - Use Nebius ticketing and asset management systems for logging work, updating hardware records, and tracking assigned tasks. - Assist with documentation of equipment configurations, cable layouts, and maintenance activities under technician review. - Enter and update tickets independently for assigned work items once system proficiency is demonstrated. - Safety & Operational Standards: - Complete all required Nebius data center safety training, site access procedures, and equipment handling certifications at program start. - Follow all safety protocols, access controls, and site procedures at all times while on the data center floor. - Never work unsupervised on live infrastructure or perform any task outside your validated scope without direct technician authorization. - Observe and learn Nebius operational standards including shift handoff procedures, escalation practices, and incident documentation. **Learning & Development** - Participate in structured weekly check-ins with your assigned DC Technician mentor to review skill progression and address questions. - Complete assigned Nebius training modules covering hardware fundamentals, data center operations, and safety throughout the program. - Shadow senior technicians during escalated incidents, complex deployments, and hardware troubleshooting activities to build technical awareness. - Actively engage during shadowing activities and take initiative in building your technical knowledge base throughout the 3 months. **Supervision & Progression** - Early talent participants begin under close, continuous supervision for all data center floor activities. - Progression follows a structured competency model: - Weeks 1–3: Orientation and shadowing. All tasks under direct supervision with step-by-step guidance. - Weeks 4–7: Assisted execution. You perform assigned tasks with your mentor present and reviewing all completed work before sign-off. - Weeks 8–10: Supervised independence. You complete defined tasks independently within your validated scope, checking in at key milestones. - Weeks 11–12: Demonstrated competency. Qualified participants work with minimal supervision on fully validated tasks. **Core Physical Requirements** - Ability to stand and remain on your feet for extended periods during active floor operations. - Ability to safely lift and position equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted; heavier loads with team-lift support. - Comfortable working at heights including ladders, raised platforms, and elevated data center infrastructure. - Ability to work in confined spaces such as under raised floors, within rack enclosures, and in cable management pathways. - Comfortable in environments with variable temperatures including cold aisle containment zones. - Manual dexterity to handle small form-factor components, precision cabling, and fine connector installations. - Ability to push or pull equipment carts and server sleds up to 500 pounds on level surfaces. **Compensation** - Competitive salaries, ranging from $48k- $72k OTE (On Target Earnings) based on your experience. **Benefits** - Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families. - 401(k) plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting. - Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers. - Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage. For more fresh new jobs, check out [yubhub.co](https://yubhub.co/). ## Skills ### Required - data center operations - hardware fundamentals - safety protocols - documentation - ticketing systems --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nebius/jobs/5015607101?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)