Data Center Engineer

Veriipro; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is looking for a skilled professional to support data center infrastructure operations. Responsibilities include incident management, hardware deployments, and process improvements. The ideal candidate should have a background in structured cabling and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Key requirements include 1–3+ years of experience in data center environments and strong troubleshooting skills. The role offers opportunities for collaboration in a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience deploying and maintaining data center environments.
• Knowledge of structured cabling including copper and fiber optic.
• Understanding of LAN/WAN/SAN, firewalls, and server technologies.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot and resolve data center incidents.
• Manage incident queues and onsite operational issues.
• Support Layer 1 infrastructure design and documentation.

Skills

Structured cabling

Networking

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Linux

Windows

Job description

Summary

Responsible for supporting data center infrastructure operations, incident management, hardware deployments, Layer 1 networking, structured cabling, documentation, and infrastructure projects. Ensures reliable operation of data center environments through troubleshooting, implementation, and process improvement activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot and resolve data center incidents, onsite risks, and operational issues.
• Manage incident queues, shift handovers, media processing, and vendor escorts.
• Execute data center installations, decommissions, rack deployments, reconfigurations, and power-down activities.
• Support Layer 1 infrastructure design, implementation, documentation, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Assess impacts of infrastructure changes on data center services and components.
• Maintain and improve operational procedures, standards, and technical documentation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, knowledge sharing, demos, and team collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Telecommunications, Networking, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3+ years of experience deploying and maintaining data center environments.
• Knowledge of structured cabling, including copper (Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A) and fiber optic infrastructure (single-mode and multimode).
• Understanding of LAN/WAN/SAN, firewalls, Windows/Linux/UNIX servers, storage, wireless, and DAS technologies.
• Familiarity with TIA, IEEE, NEC, and ISO standards related to data centers and structured cabling.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center or networking certifications.
• 3–5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining complex data center environments.

Technical Skills

• Layer 1 Infrastructure: Structured cabling, fiber optics, transceivers, connectivity standards, and deployment methodologies.
• Data Center Hardware: Network, compute, storage, rack infrastructure, power, and cooling systems.
• Data Center Software: OS installations/upgrades, APIs, system integration, and security hardening.
• Network Operations: TCP/IP, VLANs, LAN/WAN, SNMP, ICMP, CDP, and network troubleshooting.
• Automation: Scripting, APIs, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation concepts.
• Data Center Operations: Power, cooling, fire suppression, physical security, and facility maintenance.
• Technical Writing: Documentation, standards, procedures, and operational runbooks.