Data Center Engineers – 10 Positions | Four Ways Consulting | Reno, NV

Four Ways Consulting; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Ways Consulting in Reno, NV is seeking ten Data Center Engineers for a 12-month, 100% onsite contract to support multiple regional data centers. You will manage data center operations, administer Linux and Windows servers, and support HPC workloads in a fast-paced, hardware-intensive environment.

Applicants should have 5+ years in data centers or large engineering labs, be proficient with DCIM tools like Nautobot, and write automation scripts in Python, Shell, or Ansible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in data center operations or large-scale engineering lab management.
• Strong hands-on administrative expertise across both Linux and Windows server operating systems.
• Proven proficiency in automation scripting and infrastructure configuration using Python, Shell, or Ansible.
• Deep working knowledge of core network protocols and storage services (TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, SSL).
• Hands-on experience supporting high-density GPU infrastructure and enterprise server hardware.
• Experience administering High-Performance Computing (HPC) platforms such as Slurm and BCM.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, diagnostic, and stakeholder coordination capabilities.
• Mandatory residency/work authorization: 100% onsite presence in Reno, NV (local candidates strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day data center operations, hardware provisioning, and physical infrastructure maintenance across 100% onsite facilities.
• Utilize Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as Nautobot to track assets, cabling, and rack layouts.
• Administer, configure, troubleshoot, and patch enterprise Linux and Windows server operating systems.
• Develop and deploy automation scripts and configuration management playbooks using Python, Shell, or Ansible.
• Manage core network and storage protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, and secure SSL communications.
• Provide expert hardware support, diagnostics, and component replacement for high-density servers and GPU systems.
• Support and administer High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments utilizing Slurm workload manager and BCM.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise compute, storage, and networking hardware platforms.
• Collaborate proactively with systems administrators, network engineers, and lab managers to resolve operational incidents.
• Author comprehensive operational runbooks, hardware maintenance logs, and infrastructure configuration documentation.

Skills

DCIM Nautobot

Python

Ansible

Linux

Windows

Networking

HPC Slurm BCM

GPU hardware

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/CE

Tools

Nautobot

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking ten exceptionally skilled and experienced Data Center Engineers to join Four Ways Consulting on a 12-month contract basis (100% onsite, 5 days/week) in Reno, NV, with a strong preference for local candidates due to multiple regional data center facilities. In this critical infrastructure operations role, you will be responsible for managing data center operations, administering Linux and Windows server environments, supporting high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, and executing advanced hardware and networking tasks. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of data center or large engineering lab experience, proficiency in DCIM tools like Nautobot, and strong automation scripting skills in Python, Shell, or Ansible. If you possess a distinguished background in server hardware support and HPC infrastructure, we invite you to apply.

Detailed Job Description

As a Data Center Engineer at Four Ways Consulting in Reno, NV, you will serve as the principal technical authority responsible for maintaining the absolute uptime, hardware reliability, and operational performance of enterprise data centers and HPC labs. Your daily responsibilities will encompass executing data center operations using DCIM tools (Nautobot), administering Linux and Windows operating systems, configuring TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, and SSL networking services, and supporting specialized GPU and server hardware. You will manage High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads via Slurm and BCM, handle compute, storage, and networking infrastructure, and collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams. Candidates are required to submit their updated resume via email to Adam Smith, Imran Khan Sherwani, or John Abraham at [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day data center operations, hardware provisioning, and physical infrastructure maintenance across 100% onsite facilities.
• Utilize Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as Nautobot to track assets, cabling, and rack layouts.
• Administer, configure, troubleshoot, and patch enterprise Linux and Windows server operating systems.
• Develop and deploy automation scripts and configuration management playbooks using Python, Shell, or Ansible.
• Manage core network and storage protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, and secure SSL communications.
• Provide expert hardware support, diagnostics, and component replacement for high-density servers and GPU systems.
• Support and administer High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments utilizing Slurm workload manager and BCM.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise compute, storage, and networking hardware platforms.
• Collaborate proactively with systems administrators, network engineers, and lab managers to resolve operational incidents.
• Author comprehensive operational runbooks, hardware maintenance logs, and infrastructure configuration documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in data center operations or large-scale engineering lab management.
• Strong hands-on administrative expertise across both Linux and Windows server operating systems.
• Proven proficiency in automation scripting and infrastructure configuration using Python, Shell, or Ansible.
• Deep working knowledge of core network protocols and storage services (TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, SSL).
• Hands-on experience supporting high-density GPU infrastructure and enterprise server hardware.
• Experience administering High-Performance Computing (HPC) platforms such as Slurm and BCM.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, diagnostic, and stakeholder coordination capabilities.
• Mandatory residency/work authorization: 100% onsite presence in Reno, NV (local candidates strongly preferred).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as CDCP (Certified Data Center Professional), RHCE, or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator.
• Prior experience implementing Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) integrations and automated telemetry.
• Familiarity with enterprise fiber-optic cabling standards, structured cabling, and patch panel design.
• Immediate availability for 12-month contract mobilization in Reno, NV.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Four Ways Consulting
• Contact Name: Adam Smith, Imran Khan Sherwani, John Abraham / Recruitment Team
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Application URL:
• Salary/Rate: Competitive market rate
• Deadline: Immediate
• Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days
• Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract (100% Onsite - 5 Days/Week)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for these Data Center Engineer positions with Four Ways Consulting, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your 5+ years of data center or lab experience, your Linux/Windows administration portfolio, your Python/Ansible automation skills, and your local residency in Reno, NV.