Data Center Engineer - Rack & Power Specialist

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Data Center Engineer to support daily operations in a fast-paced Austin data center. The role involves hands-on rack and stack activities, structured cabling, power distribution, hardware troubleshooting, and ticket management.

Candidates should be organized, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and committed to safety, documentation, and operational excellence. Certifications such as CCNA or Network+ are a plus; experience with DCIM platforms is valued.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in data center environments.
• Proficient at rack and stack activities with IT hardware.
• Solid knowledge of copper/fiber network cabling and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack and stack activities and hardware troubleshooting in the data center.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to manage cabling and connectivity tasks.
• Utilize ticketing systems to document and track issues and resolutions.
• Maintain safety, organization, and accurate documentation in all data center operations.

Skills

Rack and stack

IT hardware

Structured cabling

Power distribution

Networking basics

Ticket management

Safety and documentation

Excel

Education

CompTIA Network+

CCNA

Tools

ServiceNow

DCIM platforms

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Data Center Engineer to support daily operations in a fast-paced Austin data center. The role involves hands-on rack and stack activities, structured cabling, power distribution, hardware troubleshooting, and ticket management.

Candidates should be organized, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and committed to safety, documentation, and operational excellence. Certifications such as CCNA or Network+ are a plus; experience with DCIM platforms is valued.