Data Center Operations Engineer

Innova Solutions Inc; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

401(k)

HSA & FSA

Life Insurance

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer for an onsite role in New York, NY 10041. You will install, configure, and maintain data center hardware and networks, including IBM Z10-related environments.

The role requires strong hardware troubleshooting skills and experience with rack and stack, cable management, and ticketing systems. The position offers a pay range of $45–$50 per hour, with benefits and a focus on operational excellence in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Data Center Operations, Infrastructure Support, or Data Center Engineering.
• Experience with network device/server installation, rack & stack, cable management, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of server hardware components (memory, drives, NICs, CPUs, PDUs).
• Familiarity with IBM Z10 mainframe environments and related peripherals.
• Working knowledge of IPL, TSO, MVS, JES2, and CA7.
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and de-install network devices, servers, and data center hardware.
• Perform rack/stack activities and cable management.
• Add or replace server components (memory, drives, NICs, CPUs).
• Monitor and maintain data center servers and network devices.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues; escalate as needed.
• Maintain ServiceNow tickets and incident records.

Skills

DC Operations

Rack & Stack

Cable Management

Hardware Troubleshooting

Server Hardware

Mainframe IBM Z10

TSO JES2 MVS

ServiceNow

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for Data Center Operations Engineer Position type: Fulltime, Contract Duration: 6+ months Location: New York 10041 (Onsite) Shift: 9:00 AM-05:00 PM EST

As a Data Center Operations Engineer, you will:

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and de-install network devices, servers, and data center hardware.
• Perform rack/stack activities, including server installation, cable management, KVMs, and in-rack PDUs.
• Add or replace hardware components such as memory, hard drives, NICs, CPUs, and other server peripherals.
• Monitor and maintain servers, network devices, system interfaces, and communication utilities within the data center.
• Verify device connectivity and troubleshoot network reconnection and communication issues.
• Provide technical support to the network owner/user community and resolve infrastructure‑related issues.
• Maintain accurate ServiceNow trouble tickets, operational documentation, and incident records.
• Monitor and maintain a large‑scale IBM Z10 mainframe environment and peripherals.
• Perform/support mainframe operations involving IPL, TSO, MVS, JES2, and CA7.
• Support and maintain IBM 4000, IBM 6500, and Canon VS 4400 environments.
• Manage daily/monthly backup tapes and coordinate tapes for offsite storage.
• Maintain accurate asset management and inventory records, including assets assigned to users.
• Perform routine data center inventory, equipment tracking, and documentation.
• Ensure proper cable management, equipment organization, and data center operational standards.
• Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and system issues and escalat e complex problems as appropriate.
• Perform all other data center operations and infrastructure support duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Hands‑on experience in Data Center Operations, Infrastructure Support, or Data Center Engineering.
• Experience with network device/server installation, rack & stack, cable management, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, including memory, hard drives, NICs, CPUs, KVMs, and PDUs.
• Experience monitoring and maintaining data center servers and network equipment.
• Familiarity with IBM Z10 mainframe environments and associated peripherals.
• Working knowledge of IPL, TSO, MVS, JES2, and CA7.
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.
• Knowledge of asset management, inventory control, and equipment tracking.
• Experience handling backup tapes and offsite tape storage processes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose connectivity and hardware issues.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate operational documentation and records.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team‑oriented data center operations environment

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.

If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.

ASK ME HOW. Thank you! Nikita Awasthi ([phone] [email protected]

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

• Pay Range*: $45 - $50 per hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
• Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre‑paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer to eligible referrals. Submit referrals at https://innovasolutions.workllama.com/atsuser/anonreferafriend and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

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