Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

PINNACLE GROUP (Pinnacle Technical Resources); Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a Data Center Engineer to join the Fort Worth team. You will design, deploy, maintain, and optimize data center infrastructure to ensure reliability, availability, and performance while upholding security and compliance standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, at least 3 years of hands-on data center experience, and willingness to travel with varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on IT work in data centers.
• Willingness to travel and work varying shifts including days, nights, or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor servers, network, power, and cooling systems using DCIM tools.
• Support application or infrastructure rollouts requiring data center changes.
• Monitor space, power, and cooling thresholds.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors for RMAs, installations, and support.
• Perform rack and stack, cable management, and hardware replacements.
• Coordinate with network teams to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Create and maintain elevation for data centers using Sunbird DCIM tooling.

Skills

Physical Infrastructure

DCIM

Cabling

Rack and stack

Server maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, CIS/MIS, Engineering, or related discipline

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, CIS/MIS, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Dell

HPE

Cisco UCS

Job description

Fort Worth , Texas Contract Aug 10, 2026

Job Overview

Join the Data Center team within the Cloud Engineering Platforms organization, where you will design, deploy, maintain, and optimize the physical and logical infrastructure within data centers. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of data center infrastructure while adhering to security and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor servers, network, power, and cooling systems using DCIM tools.
• Support application or infrastructure rollouts requiring data center changes.
• Monitor space, power, and cooling thresholds.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors for RMAs, installations, and support.
• Perform rack and stack, cable management, and hardware replacements.
• Coordinate with network teams to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Create and maintain elevation for data centers using Sunbird DCIM tooling.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, CIS/MIS, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
  • Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable hands‑on IT work experience supporting and resolving diverse data center issues.
  • Willingness to travel and work varying shifts, including days, nights, or weekends.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, CIS/MIS, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
  • 5 years of experience working with external vendors, negotiating services, and monitoring delivery of those services.
  • Experience in the airline industry, including business processes and supporting technology.
• Skills, Licenses, and Certifications:
  • Server installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance (e.g., Dell, HPE, Cisco UCS).
  • Rack and stack procedures.
  • Cabling (fiber, copper) and labeling standards.
  • UPS, PDUs, and CRAC units.
  • Proficiency with DCIM tools (Data Center Infrastructure Management).

Top 3 Mandatory Skills and Experience

• Physical Infrastructure
• DCIM
• Cabling

Nice to Have Skills

• UPS and PDU experience

Interview Process

There will be two virtual interviews for this position.

About PTR Global

PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com

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Pay Range: $40-47/hr W2

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