Expand your skills and Experience at a Growing Global Industry Leader Build a career home at one of the world's largest providers of full-service data center solutions If you combine data center / telecom experience with strong technical knowledge, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn and grow professionally, this position offers you some compelling opportunities. As Technician I, you'll make an impact as you contribute to a variety of activities in order to meet customer demands including racking and stacking equipment, cabling, installing cross-connects and circuits, and more. Northern Virginia is the largest data center market in the US and Digital Realty operates more than 30 data centers in this area alone, meaning you will enjoy ample learning opportunities and wide exposure. We are proactive about team building and professional development. You'll be able to showcase your potential and as Digital Realty continues to grow, we'll be looking for proven performers to move up. You will work with a large, diverse group of professionals including technicians, Deployment and Implementation teams, the Provisioning department, Project Management and others who shares a strong commitment to operational excellence, as evidenced by 11 consecutive years of five nines uptime (99.999%). We offer a competitive wage, overtime and bonus potential, along with comprehensive benefits. We are currently hiring for the 2nd shift, which runs Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 11 PM. To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to qualify for the Data Center / Telecom Technician I opportunity, you will have: 1 years of technical experience in a data center / telecom environment (eg, call center, help desk or Network Operations Center). We may consider slightly less experience depending on education and directly relevant experience Understanding of telecom structured cabling standards Understanding of network device deployment Experience using industry-standard test equipment Experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis Digital Realty: Where the cloud lives and business thrives. We built the global standard for technical real estate, developing a unique capability to acquire, manage, and scale data center campuses. Now, Digital Realty is building a unique ecosystem of open solutions that power customer growth through exceptional service on a foundation of unrivaled data center expertise. The new Digital Realty combines unparalleled data center services, carrier-dense interconnection, real estate acumen, and financial strength to create a unique power of choice and value when and where our customers need it. EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled