Data Center Field Engineer (L2) Ashburn VA

Gtatelecom; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gtatelecom is seeking a Data Center Field Engineer (L2) for a 6–12 month contract based in the United States. You will lead hands-on deployment projects, guiding junior engineers and collaborating with engineering, operations, and project stakeholders.

You will design, optimize, and troubleshoot data center infrastructure while advancing operational excellence, risk management, and project success, gaining exposure to cooling technologies, automation, and enterprise solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience supporting enterprise data center deployments.
• Strong understanding of server, storage, networking, and rack infrastructure.
• Experience analyzing and validating structured cabling (fiber and copper).
• Skilled in using fiber testing and diagnostic tools, including Fluke equipment.
• Knowledge of power distribution architecture, redundancy models, and rack-level design.
• Familiarity with advanced cooling methodologies (DX airflow, direct-to-chip liquid cooling).
• Operating system deployment, imaging, firmware management, and infrastructure validation experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, MOPs, and deployment documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and infrastructure problem-solving skills.
• Experience with deployment automation, scripting, or management tools.
• Familiarity with enterprise networking concepts, infrastructure monitoring, and integration.
• Experience with large-scale deployment projects in colocation or hyperscale data centers.
• Ability to independently prioritize technical issues and recommend optimization strategies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee enterprise data center infrastructure deployments.
• Interpret technical drawings, rack elevations, and deployment documentation.
• Validate infrastructure configurations, deployment standards, and implementation procedures.
• Analyze rack density, airflow, and infrastructure optimization strategies.
• Systems Integration & Technical Analysis.

Skills

Data center infra

Server hardware

Networking

Fiber testing

Power distribution

Cooling methodologies

OS deployment

Scripting/Automation

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Tools

Fluke equipment

Job description

We're searching for a Data Center Field Engineer (L2) for a contract opportunity based in the United States. Join a leading data center engineering company focused on advanced compute, storage, and networking infrastructure for enterprise and hyperscale clients. This is a contract role delivering critical technology solutions as part of a skilled team working in cutting‑edge data center environments.

This is your chance to become the technical lead in high‑impact deployment projects, guiding junior team members and collaborating across engineering, operations, and project stakeholders. The top feature of this role is its blend of hands‑on technical challenge and leadership, allowing you to sharpen your skills in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting infrastructure while advancing your career. You'll gain exposure to state‑of‑the‑art cooling technologies, automation, and enterprise‑level solutions—making this ideal for candidates eager to grow in both expertise and responsibility. Enjoy a dynamic workplace where your decisions directly influence operational excellence, risk management, and project success.

Contract Duration

6 – 12 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of experience supporting enterprise data center infrastructure deployments, systems integration, or infrastructure engineering
• Strong understanding of server, storage, networking, and rack infrastructure architecture
• Experience analyzing and validating structured cabling (fiber and copper)
• Skilled in using fiber testing and diagnostic tools, including Fluke equipment
• Knowledge of power distribution architecture, redundancy models, and rack-level design
• Familiarity with advanced cooling methodologies (DX airflow, direct-to-chip liquid cooling)
• Operating system deployment, imaging, firmware management, and infrastructure validation experience
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, MOPs, and deployment documentation
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and infrastructure problem-solving skills
• Experience with deployment automation, scripting, or management tools
• Familiarity with enterprise networking concepts, infrastructure monitoring, and integration
• Experience with large-scale deployment projects in colocation or hyperscale data centers
• Ability to independently prioritize technical issues and recommend optimization strategies

Desired Skills & Experience

• Leadership experience guiding junior technical staff
• Technical escalation and coordination capabilities
• Process improvement and automation initiatives
• Health & safety compliance awareness for data centers
• Documentation and reporting skills for risk and compliance gaps

What You Will Be Doing

Coordinate and oversee enterprise data center infrastructure deployments Interpret technical drawings, rack elevations, and deployment documentation Validate infrastructure configurations, deployment standards, and implementation procedures Analyze rack density, airflow, and infrastructure optimization strategies Systems Integration & Technical Analysis