Data Center Operations (H/F Support) Engineer-2

REALIGN LLC; Lebanon (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

REALIGN LLC in Lebanon, NJ is seeking a Data Center Operations (H/F Support) Engineer-2 to manage and support daily data center operations, including servers, network devices, and storage.

The role requires hands-on hardware maintenance, cable installations, incident response, and collaboration with Network and Server teams. Shift work and on-call availability may be required; familiar with DCIM and standard data center procedures.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, preferably in a data center.
• Solid understanding of server hardware, network cabling, routers, switches, and storage devices.
• Experience with DCIM, ticketing systems, and basic monitoring platforms.
• Familiarity with cabling standards (Cat6, fiber), power configurations, and rack layouts.
• Ability to lift/move equipment up to 50 lbs and work in physically demanding environments.
• Willingness to work in shifts, including weekends or on-call as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for servers, network devices, storage systems, and related hardware.
• Install, rack, cable, and decommission data center equipment.
• Monitor power, cooling, and connectivity for physical infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues with Network and Server teams.
• Handle incident response and escalation for onsite infrastructure.
• Maintain equipment inventory with asset tagging and documentation.
• Assist in patching network and fiber connections per layout standards.
• Follow SOPs for deployments, moves, adds, and changes.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams for hardware replacement, repairs, or upgrades.
• Ensure data center security, cleanliness, and environmental compliance.

Skills

IT Infrastructure

Data Center Operations

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Tools

DCIM

Ticketing

Monitoring

Cat6

Fiber

Rack layout

Job description

Data Center Operations (H/F Support) Engineer-2

Lebanon, New Jersey 08833

Role - Data Center Operations (H/F Support) Engineer
Location – Lebanon, NJ
FTE

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable IT Data Center Technician to manage and support daily operations of the data center. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining server hardware, network devices, and ensuring connectivity within the infrastructure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on support for physical servers, network devices, storage systems, and related hardware.
• Install, rack, cable, and decommission data center equipment as needed.
• Monitor and maintain physical infrastructure including power, cooling, and connectivity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and connectivity issues in coordination with Network and Server teams.
• Handle incident response and escalation protocols for onsite infrastructure problems.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and ensure proper asset tagging and documentation.
• Assist in patching network and fiber connections in accordance with layout standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for deployments, moves, adds, and changes.
• Work with vendors and internal teams during hardware replacement, repairs, or upgrades.
• Ensure data center security, cleanliness, and environmental compliance.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in IT Infrastructure, preferably in a data center environment.
• Solid understanding of server hardware, network cabling, routers, switches, and storage devices.
• Experience with tools like DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management), ticketing systems, and basic monitoring platforms.
• Familiarity with cabling standards (Cat6, fiber), power configurations, and rack layouts.
• Ability to lift/move equipment (up to 50 lbs) and work in physically demanding environments.
• Willingness to work in shifts, including weekends or on-call as required.