Data Center Engineer

Optomi; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi, in partnership with a leading IT infrastructure organization, is seeking a Physical Data Center Engineer to support hands-on data center operations at its Carrollton, TX facility. This onsite role focuses on physical infrastructure, equipment installation, rack-and-stack, cabling, and basic hardware troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of hands-on data center experience, deep knowledge of fiber and copper cabling, and the ability to execute tasks under direction of network

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years of hands-on data center experience in physical infrastructure operations.
• Strong knowledge of fiber and copper cabling and data center connectivity.
• Experience with rack-and-stack, equipment installation, and cable management.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, and connect data center equipment and servers.
• Perform fiber and copper cabling, patching, labeling, and cable management.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware and network connectivity issues.
• Document cabling configurations and equipment changes.
• Support maintenance windows and on-call rotations as needed.

Skills

Data center operations

Fiber cabling

Copper cabling

Rack-and-stack

Hardware troubleshooting

Documentation practices

Tools

Nutanix

Arista switches

Cisco UCS

Job description

Data Center Engineer (Carrollton, TX – Onsite)

Optomi, in partnership with a leading IT infrastructure organization, is seeking a Physical Data Center Engineer to support hands-on data center operations at its Carrollton facility. This role will focus on physical infrastructure, equipment installation, rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling, fiber connectivity, and basic hardware and network troubleshooting. The ideal candidate brings at least 3–4 years of hands-on data center experience, strong knowledge of fiber and copper cabling, and the ability to execute technical tasks accurately under the direction of network engineers and architects. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically hands-on professional who understands data center connectivity and thrives in a collaborative infrastructure environment.

What the Right Candidate Will Enjoy:

• Working hands-on with physical infrastructure, data center hardware, and network connectivity!
• Supporting a modern data center environment with Nutanix infrastructure and Arista networking equipment!
• Collaborating with experienced network engineers and architects on infrastructure projects!
• Gaining exposure to data center installations, fiber connectivity, and high-speed network configurations!
• Joining a small, collaborative team where attention to detail and technical execution make a direct impact!
• Building experience across enterprise data center infrastructure and connectivity technologies!

Experience of the Right Candidate:

• 3–4+ years of hands-on data center experience, preferably in physical infrastructure operations
• Strong understanding of data center connectivity, structured cabling, and physical network infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic cabling, including different fiber types, connectors, and SFP transceivers
• Knowledge of copper cabling types and structured cabling standards
• Experience with fiber breakouts and high-speed connectivity configurations, including 100G-to-40G or 100G-to-25G connections
• Experience performing rack-and-stack activities, equipment installation, patching, and cable management
• Basic troubleshooting skills for physical connectivity, cabling, hardware, and network issues
• Familiarity with server hardware, network switches, and data center infrastructure
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and documentation practices
• Ability to follow technical direction, work independently on assigned tasks, and collaborate with engineering teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to support scheduled maintenance windows, occasional overnight changes, and rotating on-call responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, rack, stack, and physically connect servers, switches, and other data center equipment
• Perform fiber optic and copper cabling, patching, labeling, and cable management according to established standards
• Identify and work with appropriate fiber types, SFP transceivers, connectors, and cabling configurations
• Execute fiber breakout and connectivity configurations to support required network speeds and equipment interfaces
• Troubleshoot physical connectivity issues, including cabling faults, link failures, and basic hardware-related problems
• Support data center infrastructure changes and maintenance activities under the direction of network engineers and architects
• Assist with equipment installations, moves, replacements, and other physical infrastructure tasks
• Document cabling configurations, equipment installations, changes, and troubleshooting activities
• Follow established procedures and operational standards to maintain a reliable and organized data center environment
• Coordinate with engineering teams and other stakeholders to complete assigned tasks and resolve infrastructure issues
• Participate in scheduled overnight or weekend change windows and rotating on-call coverage as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Cisco UCS server infrastructure
• Experience working with Arista network switches
• Exposure to enterprise data center networking and high-speed fiber connectivity
• Experience with structured cabling standards, fiber testing equipment, and connectivity troubleshooting tools
• Familiarity with data center documentation, asset tracking, and infrastructure management systems
• Primarily onsite, with an office available on campus and daily access to the data center as needed
• Standard onsite schedule of five days per week, with limited flexibility to work remotely the following day after an overnight change window, as approved
• Must be available for occasional overnight and weekend maintenance windows
• Rotating on-call schedule, generally alternating every other week between two team members; on-call responsibilities are not expected during the initial onboarding period
• Flexible scheduling arrangements are used to offset after-hours work; this is not an overtime-based role