Data Center Engineer

Harvey Nash Group; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Group is seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Specialist to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and optimization of critical data center infrastructure in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. You will work with power, cooling, environmental controls, and hardware deployments to assure reliability and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with electrical systems, UPS, generators, HVAC, and IT support, and can coordinate across Facilities, Engineering, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Data Center Operations or related technical field.
• Experience with UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS, PDUs, and related electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of data center cooling systems, HVAC, and environmental monitoring.
• Experience with hardware installation, structured cabling, rack deployments, and troubleshooting.
• Strong IT service management and ticketing experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor mission-critical data center operations in a 24x7x365 environment.
• Perform inspections of facilities, infrastructure equipment, and grounds for readiness.
• Manage hardware installation, relocations, upgrades, and decommissions.
• Coordinate with Facilities and Engineering on UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS, PDUs, chillers, and monitoring systems.
• Diagnose and resolve infrastructure, power, cabling, and hardware issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor power, cooling, load balancing, and capacity to support growth.
• Ensure proper rack power balancing and weight distribution on the floor.
• Oversee vendors, contractors, and third-party providers in the data center.
• Manage IT service tickets and ensure timely incident resolution.
• Communicate status and risks to leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead projects involving expansion, upgrades, migrations, and process improvements.

Skills

Data Center Operations

Critical Facilities Management

Electrical & Power Systems

Capacity Planning

Hardware Installation & Cabling

DCIM tools

Tools

DCIM tools

Job description

We are seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Specialist to oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and optimization of critical data center infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and efficiency of data center systems, including power, cooling, environmental controls, and hardware deployments. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical systems, data center operations, HVAC infrastructure, and IT support while thriving in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and support mission-critical data center operations in a 24x7x365 environment.
• Perform routine inspections of data center facilities, infrastructure equipment, and grounds to ensure operational readiness.
• Manage hardware installation, relocation, upgrades, and decommissioning activities while optimizing cabinet placement and data floor utilization.
• Coordinate with Facilities and Engineering teams to maintain critical infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, automatic transfer switches (ATS), chillers, power distribution systems, and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve infrastructure, power, cabling, and hardware-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor power consumption, cooling efficiency, load balancing, and capacity utilization to support growth and operational stability.
• Ensure proper rack power balancing, environmental controls, and weight distribution across the data center floor.
• Provide oversight and coordination for vendors, contractors, and third-party service providers performing work within the data center.
• Manage, track, and update IT service tickets while ensuring timely resolution of incidents and requests.
• Communicate operational status, critical incidents, and infrastructure risks to leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead data center projects involving infrastructure expansion, upgrades, migrations, and process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with operational standards, security requirements, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Data Center Operations, Commercial Electrical Systems, HVAC Systems, Critical Facilities, or a related technical field.
• Experience working with power infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, ATSs, PDUs, and related electrical equipment.
• Understanding of data center cooling systems, HVAC operations, and environmental monitoring.
• Experience with hardware installation, structured cabling, rack deployments, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of capacity planning, load balancing, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of IT service management processes and ticketing systems.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a high-availability environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in computer hardware support, operating systems, systems administration, or infrastructure support.
• Experience working in enterprise or colocation data center environments.
• Familiarity with DCIM tools, monitoring platforms, and facility management systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards and operational procedures for critical facilities.
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and cross-functional technical teams.

Desired Skills

Data Center Operations

Critical Facilities Management

Electrical & Power Systems

Capacity Planning

Hardware Installation & Cabling

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during critical incidents.
• Self-motivated professional with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to operational excellence.
• Team player who can influence, collaborate, and build strong working relationships across departments.