Data Center Engineer

Randstad Digital Americas; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Digital Americas is seeking a Data Center Technician in Piscataway, NJ. The role covers rack and stack of enterprise hardware, patching, and diagnostics in a high-availability data center.

Shift is Monday through Friday from 12pm to 9pm; candidates should have a High School education and be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform critical maintenance tasks. The position offers hourly pay in the $30–$40 range and requires experience with fiber and copper cabling, patch panels, and server

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex high-availability data center environment.
• Hands-on expertise with midrange servers in large-scale environments.
• Strong problem-solving and incident-resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Rack and stack enterprise hardware including network, storage, and servers.
• Test and trace copper and fiber from patch panel to devices.
• Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues; document resolutions.
• Handle hardware commissioning and decommissioning.
• Perform component replacements (DIMMs, drives, power supplies).
• Adhere to Change Control processes in daily operations.
• Manage full rack and stack deployments and patching tasks.
• Oversee logistics: shipping/receiving, unpacking, moving equipment.

Skills

Rack and stack

Patch panels

Troubleshooting

Cable management

Server hardware

Education

High School

Tools

IBM servers

HP servers

Oracle servers

Dell servers

Job description

Job Summary

Our client is looking for a Data Center Technician to join their team.

Shift- Monday-Friday 12pm-9pm

location: Piscataway, New Jersey

job type: Solutions

salary: $30 - 40 per hour

work hours: Rotating Shifts

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Rack and stack enterprise class technology (network, storage and enterprise servers).


• Running, tracing, dressing and testing copper and fiber cables from patch panel to device.


• Familiarity with Patch Panels


• Troubleshooting and diagnostics of hardware/connectivity.


• Commission and Decommission of Hardware


• Must be able to perform component replacement (DIMMs, hard drives, power supplies).


• Adhere to Change Control Processes


• Hardware Deployment: Handling full rack and stack of servers and network infrastructure.


• Cabling & Patching: Managing copper and fiber patching; regular troubleshooting of connectivity issues.


• Hardware Maintenance: Replacing failed components including DIMMs, hard drives, and NICs.


• Logistics & Inventory: Managing general shipping and receiving, unboxing equipment, moving heavy gear, and disposing of packaging/rubbish.

Qualifications

Previous experience working in a complex high availability data center environment providing layer one hardware installation, ongoing maintenance, problem identification and incident resolution.

• A strong working knowledge of data center processes and design.


• Hands on expertise of midrange systems in large scale (100+ servers) environments- IBM, HP, Oracle, & Dell server hardware.


• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem resolution skills and the ability to document complex problem resolution summaries and repetitive tasks interfaces through an online ticketing system.


• Understanding of switch/port configurations


• Critical thinking and decision making related to outage risk assessment


• Strong cable management skills and experience managing fiber & copper in a data center environment.


• Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, walk long distances, and safely use a step stool when needed.

Desired Skills & Experience - Desired Skills:

• Certifications: A+, Server+, or Network+


• Technical writing and documentation skills are preferred.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.