Data Center Network Engineer II

Iron Systems, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Systems, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Level 2 Network Technician to join our data center team. You will maintain and support the data center infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, perform hardware installations, and keep the data center clean and organized.

The role involves hands-on work with physical servers, storage, network devices, and cabling, plus occasional travel to remote sites. Candidates should have strong hardware diagnostic skills, experience leading small teams on

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in data center operations or IT infrastructure support.
• Experience leading a team executing a project.
• Experience with data center environments, including MMR, Cages, and Shared Areas.
• Knowledgeable in server hardware components: power cycling, running diagnostics, whole unit replacement, and fault diagnosis.
• Understanding of network equipment functionalities (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers): power cycling, running diagnostics, whole unit replacement, and fault diagnosis.
• Experienced in structured cabling, including standards, specifications, installation techniques, labeling, and organization.
• Basic electrician skills: power testing, connector types, AC and DC equipment.
• Knowhow to upgrade servers and switches operating systems
• Basic fiber troubleshoots with power meter and looping
• Basic understanding of technology WAN/LAN, Wireless, and Cloud
• Experience working in or around MPOE, IDF, and MDF rooms

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and execute installations with guidance from the NOC or engineering team on IT devices.
• Maintain and support data center hardware including servers, storage, servers appliances, and HCI.
• Manage cabling, labeling, and rack/equipment organization.
• Support MPOE/IDF/MDF areas and travel to remote sites as needed.

Skills

Data center operations

Team leadership

Structured cabling

Electrical basics

WAN/LAN/Cloud basics

Troubleshooting diagnostics

Project management

Documentation & rack layouts

Tools

Nutanix

Cisco UCS

KVM

Power meters

Job description

Iron Systems, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Level 2 Network Technician to join our data center team. You will maintain and support the data center infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, perform hardware installations, and keep the data center clean and organized.

The role involves hands-on work with physical servers, storage, network devices, and cabling, plus occasional travel to remote sites. Candidates should have strong hardware diagnostic skills, experience leading small teams on