Data Center Engineer — On-Call Ops & Upgrades

Unisys; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisys is seeking a detail-oriented Data Center Technician to support our data center operations at multiple locations in the United States. You will maintain hardware, support infrastructure, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the data center.

The role involves installing, configuring, and troubleshooting servers and network equipment, monitoring systems, performing hardware maintenance, and coordinating with internal teams and vendors for escalation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field preferred)
• 1–2 years of experience in a data center or IT support role
• Basic understanding of networking, server hardware, and operating systems
• Ability to lift and move equipment (up to 50 lbs) as needed
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Availability for shift work, on-call support, and occasional weekends

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot servers and network equipment
• Monitor data center systems and respond to alerts and incidents
• Perform regular hardware maintenance and upgrades
• Document procedures, configurations, and issues
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors for support and escalation
• Maintain physical security and environmental controls (power, cooling, cabling)

Skills

Data Center Operations

Server hardware

Networking basics

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Shift work

On-call

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor in IT

Tools

Ticketing systems

Data center monitoring tools

Structured cabling standards

Job description

Unisys is seeking a detail-oriented Data Center Technician to support our data center operations at multiple locations in the United States. You will maintain hardware, support infrastructure, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the data center.

The role involves installing, configuring, and troubleshooting servers and network equipment, monitoring systems, performing hardware maintenance, and coordinating with internal teams and vendors for escalation.