Data Center Operations Engineer- Fort Worth

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (20+ hours)

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Certification and training opportunities

Referral Bonus Programs

Job summary

A leading global staffing company is seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer for a 12+ month contract in Fort Worth, Texas. You will ensure the reliability and performance of data centers while handling troubleshooting, server management, and collaboration with colocation providers. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in data center operations, strong electrical and cooling systems knowledge, and skills in scripting and network management. Key benefits include medical coverage and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data center compute operations, facilities, or infrastructure engineering.
• Hands-on experience with servers, networking, and structured cabling.
• Ability to safely lift 50–75 lbs and remain on feet for the majority of the workday.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day reliability and performance of data centers.
• Manage structured cabling and perform Layer 1-3 troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with colocation providers to maintain uptime.

Skills

Data center operations experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Cooling systems understanding

Linux and basic scripting

Network CLI proficiency

Documentation skills

Multitasking abilities

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

NetBox

Sunbird

Job description

Data Center Operations Engineer

12+ month contract

Fort Worth, TX (Onsite)

Responsibilities

You will own the day‑to‑day reliability and performance of data centers, supporting both IT and facility infrastructure. This includes installing and configuring servers and compute equipment, managing structured cabling, and performing Layer 1–3 troubleshooting across compute and network layers. You’ll partner closely with colocation and data center providers to maintain uptime, reviewing maintenance procedures, coordinating planned work, validating redundancy during transitions, and verifying site health after power or cooling events. Working alongside facilities teams, you’ll help operate and maintain critical power and cooling systems, including transformers, PDUs, UPS, switchgear, generators, CRAC and CRAH units, CDUs, chillers, cooling towers, and containment systems. You’ll assist in capacity planning, preventive maintenance, and load balancing across power and cooling zones to maintain safe, efficient, and redundant operations. You’ll lead incident response and root‑cause analysis, refine standard operating procedures, and implement automation to improve efficiency and consistency across data centers worldwide.

Requirements

• 10+ years in data center compute operations, facilities, or infrastructure engineering and/or a degree in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline
  Hands‑on experience with servers, networking, and structured cabling
• Working knowledge of electrical systems including transformers, PDUs, UPS, switchgear, and generators
• Understanding of cooling systems including CRAC/CRAH units, CDUs, cooling towers, chillers, and containment environments
• Familiarity with Linux and basic scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible)
• Proficiency with network CLIs (Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
• Experience collaborating with colocation providers and reviewing MOP/EOPs for electrical and mechanical work
• Proficiency with ITSM/DCIM platforms (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, NetBox, Sunbird)
• Ability to manage server, switch, router, storage, and hardware lifecycle processes • Ability to update asset management systems using scanners and inventory tools
• Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills for ticketing, customer communication, and team coordination
• Strong multitasking, adaptability, and time‑management skills with a focus on quality and throughput
• Must have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently when needed
• Willingness to support on‑call rotation and meet a 60‑minute on‑site SLA
• Ability to safely lift 50–75 lbs and remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Ability to operate material‑handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, server‑lift)
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, methodologies, software, and hardware platforms
• Experience working in high‑tempo, high‑stress environments
• Experience leading and/or mentoring more junior staffers
• Domain expert in one or more of the following functional areas
  • Datacenter power systems
  • Datacenter cooling/HVAC systems
  • Server or liquid cooling
  • Network routing and switching
  • Late generation flash storage arrays
  • Facility and/or network security
  • Network infrastructure monitoring
• Ability to project manage key datacenter‑centric
• Able to effectively present data to senior leadership
• Familiar with datacenter key performance indicators (KPI)
• Ability to manage outage events
• CompTIA Server+, Network+, or Linux+
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Networking: CCNA, JNCIA, ACE‑A • CNet: CDCDP, CDCMP

Estimated Min Rate: $45.00

Estimated Max Rate: $55.00

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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