Data Center Connectivity Engineer (Network Engineer)

Fives DyAG Corp.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 286,541,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Connectivity Engineer (Network Engineer) for an onsite Indianapolis, IN contract role. You will lead connectivity projects, coordinate with construction managers and vendors, and ensure production readiness through deployment and handoff.

The role requires 5+ years of data center or network infrastructure experience, with strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, structured cabling, and fiber optics. Onsite work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data center or network infrastructure projects.
• Experience with network deployment and physical infrastructure implementation.
• Experience coordinating multiple vendors and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead connectivity projects from planning through production turnover.
• Develop project schedules, milestones, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with construction managers, engineering teams, and vendors.
• Track project progress and mitigate schedule risks.
• Support network provisioning and turn-up.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues during deployment.
• Ensure production readiness before handoff.

Skills

Project leadership

Vendor coordination

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Network provisioning

LAN/WAN infrastructure

Structured cabling

Fiber infrastructure

QA/QC

Scheduling milestones

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/CS/Telecommunications

Tools

Cisco Networks

Juniper Networks

Arista Networks

DWDM

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Data Center Connectivity Engineer (Network Engineer)

This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Indianapolis, IN (Onsite).

Job ID: 26-13799

Pay Range: $90 - $100/hour. Traveler benefits as per agency package. (Benefits vary by vendor and assignment.)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead connectivity projects from planning through production turnover


• Develop project schedules, milestones, and execution plans


• Coordinate with construction managers, engineering teams, and vendors


• Track project progress while mitigating schedule risks


• Network Infrastructure


• Manage landlord OSP (Outside Plant) infrastructure


• Coordinate fiber installation and connectivity implementation


• Oversee rack, patch, and stack activities


• Support network provisioning and turn-up


• Troubleshoot connectivity issues during deployment


• Ensure production readiness before handoff


• Construction & Field Operations


• Coordinate contractors and vendors


• Validate engineering designs


• Perform QA/QC inspections


• Review construction deliverables


• Manage RFIs and Change Orders


• Ensure compliance with project specifications


• Quality & Documentation


• Create and maintain project documentation


• Support SOP and SIP development


• Conduct field audits


• Capture lessons learned and process improvements


• Ensure documentation accuracy throughout project lifecycle


• Project Controls


• Support forecasting and budgeting activities


• Monitor schedules


• Identify project risks


• Communicate project status to leadership


• Drive on-time delivery

Key Requirements and Technology Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Construction Management, or equivalent experience


• 5+ years of experience supporting data center or network infrastructure projects


• Experience with network deployment and physical infrastructure implementation


• Experience coordinating multiple vendors and construction teams


• Strong understanding of structured cabling and fiber infrastructure


• Experience supporting network provisioning


• Knowledge of QA/QC processes


• Experience managing project schedules and milestones


• Strong troubleshooting skills


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Data Center Construction


• OSP Infrastructure


• ISP Coordination


• Fiber Optics


• Structured Cabling


• Rack & Stack


• Network Provisioning


• LAN/WAN Infrastructure


• BGP


• Cisco Networks


• Juniper Networks


• Arista Networks


• DWDM


• Dark Fiber


• QA/QC


• RFIs


• Change Orders


• Design Validation


• Construction Management


• Vendor Management


• Risk Mitigation


• SOP Development


• SIP Documentation

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.