Data Center Ops Engineer - Secure Assets & Cabling

Sproutup; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sprout seeks a hands-on Datacenter Operations Engineer to own the physical lifecycle of infrastructure in client data centers in Ashburn, Virginia. This contract-to-hire role reports to the Senior Manager – Field Services and requires meticulous asset tracking, secure decommissioning, and adherence to data-sanitization standards.

You will build suites, deploy equipment, manage inventory, and handle break/fix work with minimal supervision while ensuring security and change-control procedures are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment and spare inventory with accurate asset records and locations.
• Build data center suites and deploy equipment per documented standards (racking, power, turn‑up).
• Decommission suites and remove equipment with strict chain‑of‑custody and secure pack‑out.
• Perform data sanitization (wipe, degauss, or destroy) per standards such as NIST SP 800-88.
• Handle daily break/fix and remote hands requests, including component replacement and vendor RMAs.
• Install and document copper/fiber cabling; keep cabling and port records current.
• Follow data center security, access, and change-control procedures; work in live environments.

Skills

DC operations

Data center asset management

Rack & cabling

Data sanitization

Security/compliance awareness

Independent worker

Vendor communications

Tools

Server hardware knowledge

Structured cabling

Power distribution systems

Job description

Sprout seeks a hands-on Datacenter Operations Engineer to own the physical lifecycle of infrastructure in client data centers in Ashburn, Virginia. This contract-to-hire role reports to the Senior Manager – Field Services and requires meticulous asset tracking, secure decommissioning, and adherence to data-sanitization standards.

You will build suites, deploy equipment, manage inventory, and handle break/fix work with minimal supervision while ensuring security and change-control procedures are