Data Center Operations Engineer — Hands-On Infra & Security

Sproutup; Elk Grove Township (IL); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sprout is seeking a hands-on Datacenter Operations Engineer to manage the physical lifecycle of infrastructure in client data centers. You will handle suite builds, equipment deployment, inventory, and break/fix support, from deployment through decommission and secure removal.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Field Services, you will maintain asset records, comply with chain-of-custody, and perform data sanitization to industry standards while coordinating with vendors and clients.

Formación

• 3+ years of hands-on data center operations experience across inventory, suites, decommissions, data sanitization, break/fix, and cabling.
• Solid knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware, plus structured cabling and power distribution.
• Strong understanding of physical security practices and chain-of-custody for data-bearing equipment.
• Self-starter who plans and executes work independently with little supervision.
• Detail-oriented with clear written and verbal communication for clients, colleagues, and vendors.
• Able to perform physically demanding work and pass a background check for client site access.
• Preferred: industry certifications (e.g. CompTIA, BICSI) and ITAD or secure data destruction experience.

Responsabilidades

• Manage equipment and spares inventory, keeping asset records, serial numbers, and locations accurate and auditable.
• Build out data center suites and deploy equipment — racking, stacking, power, and turn‑up to documented standards.
• Decommission suites and remove equipment under strict chain‑of‑custody, from de‑cabling and de‑racking through secure pack‑out.
• Perform and document hard disk data sanitization to standards such as NIST SP 800-88. Handle daily break/fix and remote‑hands requests, including component replacement, troubleshooting, and vendor RMAs.
• Install, dress, and label copper and fiber cabling, and keep cabling and port documentation current.
• Follow data center security, access, and change‑control procedures for all work on client sites.
• Ability to work in a live workload environment and perform work without incidents.

Conocimientos

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Independent work

Physical stamina

Client coordination

Educación

CompTIA certification

BICSI certification

Descripción del empleo

Sprout is seeking a hands-on Datacenter Operations Engineer to manage the physical lifecycle of infrastructure in client data centers. You will handle suite builds, equipment deployment, inventory, and break/fix support, from deployment through decommission and secure removal.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Field Services, you will maintain asset records, comply with chain-of-custody, and perform data sanitization to industry standards while coordinating with vendors and clients.