Data Center Technician I
Backblaze External Website · Reston, Virginia, United States
Posted 13 days ago · $62,000 - $72,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Backblaze External Website's roles stay open a median of 37 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 61% of Backblaze External Website's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Backblaze External Website
- high 17 stale, 3 reposted of 38 open
- Hiring momentum
- 58 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Backblaze External Website's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Backblaze External Website.
About this role
As a Data Center Technician I at Backblaze, you will manage and maintain the physical infrastructure of data center operations, including hardware deployment, troubleshooting, and inventory management. You will also be responsible for executing infrastructure projects, responding to incidents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence. The role requires a proactive approach and may involve on-call responsibilities and varied shifts.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Backblaze External Website as an employer.
What you need
- 2+ years of experience in data center or server infrastructure roles
- Hands-on knowledge of server hardware and deployments
- Proficient with structured cabling, fiber optics, and patch panel management
- Experience with operating systems (Linux and basic scripting)
- Excellent communication, time management, problem solving and organizational skills
What you get
- Healthcare for family, including dental and vision
- Competitive compensation and 401K
- RSU grants for full-time employees
- ESPP program
- Flexible vacation policy
- Maternity & paternity leave
Worth weighing
- On-call responsibilities require being within an hour of the facility and occasional onsite trips 24x7
- Workdays may include weekends and shifts may include evenings or overnight
- Salary range provided, but final offers may vary based on multiple factors
Summarised from Backblaze External Website's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Backblaze External Website on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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