Data Center Engineer

TALENT Software Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Software Services, Inc. is seeking a DevOps and Data Center Engineer for a 6‑month hybrid assignment in Austin, TX.

The role requires hands-on data centre experience, rack and stack skills, and strong troubleshooting abilities to support operations across two local data centers. You will work with multiple teams, manage power distribution and network cabling, and maintain clear documentation while using ServiceNow for ticketing and incident tracking.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data centre environment.
• Strong rack and stack experience with IT hardware.
• Basic networking knowledge (copper/fibre) and IP awareness.
• Experience with data centre power distribution.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems (ServiceNow).
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Comfortable working with multiple teams in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to maintain documentation and high standards of organisation.
• Excel skills are a plus.

Skills

Data center environment

Rack and stack

Network cabling

Power distribution

Basic networking

ServiceNow

Troubleshooting

Time management

Team collaboration

Documentation

Excel

Tools

ServiceNow

Sunbird DCIM

Nlyte DCIM

Job description

Role - DevOps and Engineering - Data Center Engineer

Duration - 6 months

Location - Austin TX - Hybrid - ( 2 days in office plus travel between data centers in Austin, TX.)

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience working in a data centre environment
• Strong rack and stack experience with IT hardware
• Solid knowledge of network cabling (copper/fibre)
• Experience with data centre power, rack power, and power distribution
• Basic networking knowledge (e.g. connectivity, patching, IP awareness)
• Experience using ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks
• Comfortable working with multiple teams in a dynamic environment
• Maintain high standards of organisation, safety, and documentation
• Excel skills.

"Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

• Relevant certifications (e.g. CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or similar)
• Experience working on large-scale data centre builds or migrations
• Familiarity with DCIM platforms (e.g. Sunbird, Nlyte, Schneider EcoStruxure)