Data Center Field Installations Technician (L1)

About the role

NTT DATA is hiring an entry-level Data Center Field Installations Technician (L1) to carry out standardized in-rack installation work in a data center. The role covers rack builds, equipment racking and stacking, structured cabling, power connections and cooling setup (DX and direct-to-chip liquid cooling). It supports deployment activities by following procedures, checklists and technical standards so that installations are consistent, high quality and meet SLAs.

Key responsibilities

• Perform rack assembly and preparation: rail kits, PDUs, cable management and labeling
• Rack and stack servers, network and storage equipment according to design specifications
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber), including routing, dressing and labeling
• Connect power cabling (A/B feeds) following redundancy standards
• Assist with in-rack airflow and cooling: install blanking panels and airflow components for DX-cooled environments, optimize airflow through cable routing and rack layout
• Assist with direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling connections under supervision (hose routing, quick disconnects)
• Follow installation documentation, diagrams and method of procedures (MOPs)
• Carry out basic quality checks and report discrepancies, maintain cleanliness in racks and work areas
• Follow data center safety policies, use PPE, handle equipment safely, adhere to electrical safety standards and report hazards and near misses immediately

Required profile

• Basic understanding of data center environments and IT hardware components
• Familiarity with structured cabling practices (copper and/or fiber preferred)
• Awareness of rack infrastructure (PDUs, rails, cable management)
• Basic understanding of airflow management; exposure to DX or D2C liquid cooling is a plus
• Ability to follow technical documentation and standard operating procedures
• Attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and working in confined rack spaces
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices in a technical environment