Data Center Operations Engineer

TEKsystems; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to support a critical data center environment in Shakopee, MN. You will ensure reliability, availability, and performance through hands-on operations, maintenance, and incident response.

Responsibilities include rack/stack work, cabling, power and cooling support, firmware upgrades, and change documentation in a production data center. Ideal candidates adapt quickly, work independently, and manage daily tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on data center operations or infrastructure engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack and stack activities for servers, network equipment, storage devices, and related hardware.
• Coordinate equipment installs, moves, adds, and changes.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware-related issues and coordinate vendor support.

Skills

Data center operations

Rack & stack

Incident management

Documentation

Tools

ITIL processes

Power distribution

UPS systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to support the daily operations of a critical data center environment in. This individual will be responsible for ensuring reliability, availability, and performance of infrastructure through hands-on operational support, maintenance activities, and incident response.

This high visibility role supports a production data center environment. The ideal candidate is someone who can quickly absorb knowledge, work independently with minimal supervision, and efficiently manage day to day operational responsibilities.

The engagement is being driven by an immediate operational need and requires a resource who can hit the ground running. There is no defined end date, and the opportunity may be converted to a permanent position based on business needs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Data Center Operations

• Perform rack and stack activities for servers, network equipment, storage devices, and related hardware.
• Execute structured cabling installations, troubleshooting, labeling, and documentation.
• Support daily operational activities within a mission-critical data center environment.
• Coordinate equipment installs, moves, adds, and changes.

Power & Environmental Management

• Monitor and support data center power infrastructure.
• Assist with cooling management and environmental monitoring.
• Ensure equipment is installed and maintained according to operational standards and best practices.

Hardware Support & Incident Response

• Diagnose and resolve hardware-related issues.
• Coordinate hardware break/fix activities and vendor support engagements.
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting efforts to maintain infrastructure availability.
• Support scheduled and emergency maintenance activities.

Firmware, Patching & Maintenance

• Execute firmware upgrades and infrastructure patching activities.
• Coordinate maintenance windows and perform validation testing following upgrades.
• Ensure systems remain compliant with operational and security standards.

Capacity Planning & Asset Management

• Track hardware inventory and lifecycle management activities.
• Maintain asset records and support capacity planning initiatives.
• Assist with forecasting power, space, and equipment requirements.

Documentation & Change Management

• Create and maintain operational documentation, diagrams, and procedures.
• Follow established change management processes.
• Accurately document installations, incidents, maintenance, and operational activities.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on data center operations or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of rack and stack procedures, structured cabling, and hardware installations.
• Experience with server, storage, and networking hardware.
• Familiarity with power distribution, UPS systems, and data center environmental concepts.
• Experience with firmware updates, patching, and hardware maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.
• Ability to work independently and quickly learn existing environments and processes.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in highly available or mission-critical infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes, change management, and asset management practices.
• Experience coordinating with multiple vendors and support teams.
• Previous experience in hybrid operations roles requiring both remote and onsite responsibilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shakopee, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shakopee,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

the company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.