Data Center Engineer

S4tinc; Wixom (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

S4 Technologies Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineer to apply in-depth knowledge of data center infrastructure, servers, storage, and networking.

You will design, implement, and maintain data center operations across physical and virtual environments, ensuring high availability and reliability. The role requires a BS degree or higher in CS/IT/EE or related field, with hands-on experience in VMware/Hyper-V, Linux/Windows administration, and networking concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with data center infrastructure, networking, and system administration.
• Experience with servers, storage systems, and virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, routing, firewalls).
• Experience with Linux/Windows system administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain data center infrastructure including servers, storage systems, and network components.
• Install, configure, and manage physical and virtual servers, including operating systems and virtualization platforms.
• Monitor and maintain data center operations for high availability, performance, and reliability.
• Manage network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Perform capacity planning, system upgrades, and performance tuning of data center systems.
• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.

Skills

Data center infra

Networking

System administration

VMware/Hyper-V

Linux/Windows admin

Cloud platforms

Automation scripting

DevOps tools

Monitoring tools

Security policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/EE

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

GCP

Nagios

Splunk

Prometheus

Job description

S4 Technologies Inc. is seeking a qualified Data Center Engineer to perform duties requiring the theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge in computer engineering, information technology, and network infrastructure systems. This position qualifies as a specialty occupation and requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

Detailed Job Duties

• Design, implement, and maintain data center infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, and network components
• Install, configure, and manage physical and virtual servers, including operating systems and virtualization platforms
• Monitor and maintain data center operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability
• Manage network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers
• Perform capacity planning, system upgrades, and performance tuning of data center systems
• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues
• Ensure compliance with security policies, access controls, and data protection standards
• Work with cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployment and infrastructure needs
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, network architecture, and operational procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or foreign equivalent)
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, networking, and system administration
• Experience with servers, storage systems, and virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V)
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, routing, firewalls)
• Experience with Linux/Windows system administration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Splunk, Prometheus, etc.)
• Relevant certifications (Cisco, VMware, AWS, etc.)

Work Location

• Primary work location: Wixom, MI
• Employee may be assigned to client locations or hybrid environments based on business needs