Data Center Engineer

DRW; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DRW is seeking a Data Center Engineer to manage the architecture and operations of their data centers in Solon, Ohio, with occasional support for other regions. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of hands-on experience in data center engineering and must be a team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include maintaining integrity, racking and cabling servers, and monitoring environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on data center engineering experience.
• Familiarity with HP, IBM, Dell Servers and Cisco equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the integrity of global data centers.
• Racking and cabling servers and other equipment.
• Monitoring environmental conditions of all data centers.

Skills

Data center engineering

Server administration (Windows/Linux)

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Tools

HP Servers

IBM Servers

Dell Servers

Cisco equipment

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Data Center Engineer to cover the Solon, Ohio area and assist with managing the architecture and operations of our data centers in that region. This person will also occasionally provide support for other regions.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the integrity of global data centers


• Racking and cabling servers and other equipment


• Performing network infrastructure cabling


• Setting standards of excellence for all data center operations


• Participating in expansion planning for all DRW data centers


• Monitoring the environmental conditions of all data centers


• Maintaining documentation within DCIM tool


• Maintaining optimal A/C and power conditions for data centers and facilities

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands‑on data center engineering experience.


• Familiarity with HP, IBM, and Dell Servers, Blades, SAN and Cisco equipment.


• Previous experience working with backup software.


• Previous hands‑on Windows and Linux server administration experience preferred.


• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal team members and external vendors.


• Must be a team player and self‑starter.


• Strong documentation skills to capture architecture details, procedures, and other relevant data.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Regular local travel (approximately 75% of the time); occasional international travel.


• Must have a valid driver’s license.

As set forth in DRW’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.