Data Center Engineer I

Centene Management Company LLC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work: remote, hybrid, field,或

Job summary

Centene Management Company LLC is seeking a Data Center Operations professional to deploy end-to-end data center technologies, monitor alarms for data center equipment and MEP, and perform hardware installations and decommissions of servers and cabling. The role includes troubleshooting, SOP documentation, inventory control, and vendor coordination.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field and 0–2 years of related experience, or an equivalent background

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative or business field with 0–2 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with data center operations, asset tracking and SOP documentation is a plus.
• Centene-sponsored emerging talent program is acceptable in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Deploys data center end-to-end technologies and tracks assets and cabling.
• Responds to incident tickets and alarms for data center equipment and MEP.
• Install, troubleshoot, and decommission enterprise servers and cabling.
• Maintain SOPs and support inventory control and vendor management.
• Schedule maintenance windows and ensure change management compliance.

Skills

Basic Mechanical Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting/Problem Solving

Fiber Tester experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative or business field

0–2 years related experience

Centene-sponsored emerging talent program

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel & SharePoint)

Job description

Position Purpose:

Deploys data center related end-to-end technologies. Tracks assets and cabling using standard documentation. Monitors and responds to alarms for data center equipment. Monitors and responds to alarms for the mechanical/electric plant (MEP). Completes change requests and associated tasks as assigned. Responds to incident tickets as assigned. Performing hardware installations & decommissions of enterprise servers and cabling infrastructure. Troubleshooting and repair of data center hardware and networking infrastructure. Monitoring of security information and event management (SEIM) system for anomalies and taking appropriate action as necessary. Racking and stacking of data center equipment, including but not limited to servers, networking devices, monitoring equipment and other equipment. Rack installations to include setting racks in place, installing cables, powering up and handing off servers to internal provisioning teams. Documenting and modifying standard operating procedures (SOP) for data center operations. Supporting the inventory control process by tracking orders of repair parts and return of failed parts as required. Installing structured cabling to include labeling and troubleshooting of fiber, copper and telcom cables. Managing data center power utilization by properly maintaining phase balance in cabinets during equipment installations. Conducting regular walkthroughs of MEP and raised floor areas. Scheduling maintenance windows for data center deployments while adhering to all change management requirements. Participating in vendor management to include: initiating & tracking access requests, acting as a vendor escort and monitoring of vendor work. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and requires 0 – 2 years of related experience. Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position. Or completion of a Centene-sponsored emerging talent program.

Technical Skills:

One or more of the following skills are desired. Basic Mechanical and Electrical aptitude Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Sharepoint) Knowledge of Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Fiber Tester experience Knowledge of Change Management

Pay Range:

$27.02 - $48.55 per hour

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Benefits:

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act