Data Center Engineer: Build, Secure & Optimize Core Infra

Expert Technology Services; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Technology Services seeks a skilled Data Center Technician to deploy, maintain, and support complex data center environments, including new facilities and expansions. The role primarily covers a third shift (Thu-Sun, 10pm-8:30am) and involves cable plant installation, network, firewall, and server management.

You will document architectures and procedures, adhere to TIA-568/TIA-942 standards, monitor health via SNMP/CDP/ICMP, and collaborate with vendors. Bachelor degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Deploy, maintain, and support complex data center environments, including new facilities and major renovations/expansions.
• Install and manage indoor/outdoor cable plants (copper, long/short range fiber optic cabling).
• Maintain and troubleshoot IT infrastructure (LAN/WAN/SAN, firewalls, Wintel/Linux/UNIX servers, storage, roll-on equipment, wireless, DAS).
• Adhere to industry standards (TIA-568, TIA-942) and best practices for data center cabling and infrastructure.
• Monitor network health using SNMP, CDP, ICMP, and support LAN/WAN/VLANs.
• Utilize system automation and programming frameworks to streamline operations.
• Provide operational support for data center physical site infrastructure, including fire suppression and facility maintenance.
• Write clear, concise, and precise technical documentation and instructions.
• Preferred: Data center/networking industry certifications, 3 5+ years relevant experience, and a Bachelor's degree in CS, CIS, Network, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Deploy, maintain, and support complex data center environments, including new facilities and major renovations/expansions.
• Install and manage indoor/outdoor cable plants (copper, long/short range fiber optic cabling).
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of architecture, procedures, and systems.

Skills

Data center operations

LAN/WAN/SAN

Network troubleshooting

Cable management

Documentation

System automation

Windows servers

Unix/Linux

SNMP monitoring

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, CIS, Network, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

SNMP

Cisco IOS

VMware

Job description

Expert Technology Services seeks a skilled Data Center Technician to deploy, maintain, and support complex data center environments, including new facilities and expansions. The role primarily covers a third shift (Thu-Sun, 10pm-8:30am) and involves cable plant installation, network, firewall, and server management.

You will document architectures and procedures, adhere to TIA-568/TIA-942 standards, monitor health via SNMP/CDP/ICMP, and collaborate with vendors. Bachelor degree preferred.