Data Center Engineer

TEKsystems; Langen; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Center Engineer in Hessen, Germany, to support operation, maintenance, and optimization of critical data center infrastructure. The role focuses on reliability, availability, and performance of servers, networks, and related environments through hands-on troubleshooting and operating tasks.

The position involves hardware and software considerations, rack and cabling work, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure business-critical services run smoothly.

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on data center operations experience.
• Strong troubleshooting across server, storage, and network hardware.
• Familiarity with Linux and/or Windows server environments.
• Understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking (switching, routing, VLANs).
• Ability to work independently and in a team; good communication skills.
• Willingness to support shift work, weekends, or on-call as required.

Aufgaben

• Install, maintain, and decommission data center infrastructure and equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware, server, storage, and network issues.
• Support Layer 2 and Layer 3 network operations and connectivity activities.
• Perform deployments, upgrades, migrations, and refresh activities.
• Execute rack, stack, cabling, and infrastructure build tasks.
• Monitor infrastructure health and support incident response activities.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and project teams to support critical environments.
• Follow procedures, safety standards, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, incidents, and changes.

Jobbeschreibung

Data Center Engineer

Our enterprise customer is seeking a Data Center Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and optimization of critical data center infrastructure. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of server, network, and infrastructure environments through hands-on operational support and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and decommission data center infrastructure and equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware, server, storage, and network-related issues.
• Support Layer 2 and Layer 3 network operations and connectivity activities.
• Perform deployments, upgrades, migrations, and refresh activities.
• Execute rack, stack, cabling, and infrastructure build tasks.
• Monitor infrastructure health and support incident response activities.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and project teams to support business-critical environments.
• Follow operational procedures, safety standards, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, incidents, and changes.

Required Qualifications

• Proven Hands-on supporting data center, infrastructure, or network operations environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of server, storage, and network infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities across hardware and connectivity issues.
• Familiarity with Linux and/or Windows server environments.
• Understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts, including switching, routing, and VLANs.
• Hands-on working with racks, cabling, servers, switches, and other data center technologies.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to support operational requirements, including shift work, weekends, or on-call coverage where required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on involvement in data center, infrastructure, or network operations environments.
• Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring, incident management, and operational best practices.

Job Title: Data Center Engineer

Location: Hessen, Germany

Job Type: Contract to Hire