Data Center Operations Engineer

Apex Systems; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K program

ESPP

HSA plan

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Memphis, TN is seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to provide essential on-site operational support for data center systems, hardware break/fix, and service-request coordination.

You will work with field engineers, manage inventory, maintain runbooks, monitor servers, and implement updates, with a focus on reliability, rapid issue resolution, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience with hardware repair, including replacing parts inside servers.
• Ability to lift 65 pounds and work on a ladder.
• Must be a US Citizen or have a Green Card.
• Basic network experience.
• Experience reading Linux logs.
• Linux CLI experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day data center operational support.
• Escort and coordinate with dispatched field engineers.
• Manage parts shipping, receiving, and inventory.
• Maintain and update environment documentation such as serial numbers, elevations, and runbooks.
• Coordinate with colocation teams for power, cooling, and facility maintenance.
• Execute customer-directed system and version updates.
• Proactively monitor servers and notify customers of any issues.
• Open and manage service requests, including triage and coordination of break/fix activities.
• Perform troubleshooting, log collection, and follow vendor-recommended resolutions.
• Support firmware upgrades and hardware break/fix activities.
• Handle parts replacement, hardware deployment, OS installation, and GPU configuration.
• Conduct system testing and validation to ensure operational readiness.

Skills

Hardware repair

Linux logs

Linux CLI

Basic network

Server maintenance

US Citizenship or Green Card

Tools

RoCE

Nvidia GPU/NIC

Job description

# Data Center Operations EngineerApply**Job#: 3056081****Job Description:**Data Center Operations Engineer**Location:** Memphis, Tennessee (On-site)Role OverviewWe are seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to provide essential operational support. This role involves managing service requests, performing hardware break/fix activities, and ensuring the operational readiness of data center systems. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, customer service abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.Key Responsibilities* Provide day-to-day data center operational support.* Escort and coordinate with dispatched field engineers.* Manage parts shipping, receiving, and inventory.* Maintain and update environment documentation such as serial numbers, elevations, and runbooks.* Coordinate with colocation teams for power, cooling, and facility maintenance.* Execute customer-directed system and version updates.* Proactively monitor servers and notify customers of any issues.* Open and manage service requests, including triage and coordination of break/fix activities.* Perform troubleshooting, log collection, and follow vendor-recommended resolutions.* Support firmware upgrades and hardware break/fix activities.* Handle parts replacement, hardware deployment, OS installation, and GPU configuration.* Conduct system testing and validation to ensure operational readiness.Required Qualifications**Experience:*** Experience with hardware repair, including replacing parts inside servers.* Ability to lift 65 pounds and work on a ladder.* Must be a US Citizen or have a Green Card.**Technical Skills:*** Basic network experience.* Experience reading Linux logs.* Linux command-line interface (CLI) experience.Preferred Qualifications* Prior Field Service Engineer (FSE) experience is a plus.* RoCE network experience.* Nvidia GPU/NIC experience. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Memphis, TN, US**Job Type:** Engineering and Technicians**Date Posted:** October 16, 2026**Pay Range:** $45 - $50 per hour