Data Center Engineer: Hardware & Networking Lead

Global Technology Solutions Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Meal Allowance

Equinox Corporate Membership Rate

Snacks

Office Game Room

Casual Dress

Job summary

Global Technology Solutions Ltd is seeking a hands-on Data Center Engineer to support deployment, maintenance, and reliability of our physical infrastructure in the NY/NJ area. The role demands strong server hardware, cabling, and networking skills, with the ability to respond to incidents in a high-availability environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in data center operations, proficiency with Linux and industry-standard tools, and a willingness to work nontraditional hours and travel

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data center experience, financial services or telecommunications preferred.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise servers and network hardware.
• Server management (iDRAC, iLO, IPMI) and component swaps (drives, memory, PSUs, NICs).
• Proficiency with copper, twinax, AOC, and fiber-optic cabling, including termination, testing, labeling, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of rack-level power distribution, redundancy, and equipment installation best practices.
• Foundational networking knowledge and familiarity with common network troubleshooting commands and cable-testing tools. (TCP/IP, VLANs, link troubleshooting, ping/traceroute/ethtool, Dark Fiber).
• Working knowledge of Linux systems and basic command-line operations. (logs, interfaces, hardware status).
• Ability to diagnose issues involving both hardware and software and work effectively with specialized engineering teams.
• Experience with ticketing systems, inventory management, technical documentation, and vendor coordination.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication, and ability to remain effective under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel throughout the NY/NJ tri‑state area.
• Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work a later-day schedule (typically 12:00 p.m.–8:00/9:00 p.m.), with varying hours and occasional weekend work based on operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technical contact for data center infrastructure issues, responding to incidents, service tickets, and hardware failures with urgency and precision.
• Install, rack, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and replace servers, network equipment, components, and associated hardware.
• Deploy, test, label, troubleshoot, and maintain copper, twinax, AOC, and fiber-optic cabling, ensuring clean and organized installations.
• Manage rack-level power distribution, load balancing, and redundancy in accordance with operational best practices.
• Diagnose hardware, connectivity, and basic Linux/networking issues, collaborating with engineering and IT teams to resolve complex problems.
• Maintain accurate asset inventories, coordinate equipment shipping and receiving, and oversee hardware installations, replacements, and decommissioning.
• Coordinate with vendors, colocation providers, and remote smart-hands teams to support infrastructure operations.
• Maintain organized, secure, and operationally ready data center environments, including racks, cabling, equipment, and work areas.
• Follow, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures, technical documentation, ticketing workflows, and incident-resolution processes.
• Support infrastructure projects and operational activities across NY/NJ data center locations.

Skills

Data center experience

Server hardware

Networking

Linux

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Power distribution

Cable testing

Ticketing

Communication under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE or related field

Tools

iDRAC/iLO/IPMI

Job description

Global Technology Solutions Ltd is seeking a hands-on Data Center Engineer to support deployment, maintenance, and reliability of our physical infrastructure in the NY/NJ area. The role demands strong server hardware, cabling, and networking skills, with the ability to respond to incidents in a high-availability environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in data center operations, proficiency with Linux and industry-standard tools, and a willingness to work nontraditional hours and travel