Data Center Rack & Stack Engineer

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ViziRecruiter,LLC. is seeking two intermediate-level Data Center Rack & Stack Engineers to support day-to-day operations for a large retail client in an enterprise data center environment.

This contract position is onsite, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, with an initial 3-month engagement and strong potential for extension to 6 months. Hourly rate is $55.

Role focuses on hands-on execution and physical infrastructure support rather than design or architecture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a data center or rack-and-stack role.
• Experience installing/removing servers and networking gear.
• Knowledge of structured cabling (copper/fiber).
• Familiar with PDUs, rack layouts, and cable management.
• Able to lift/move equipment and perform physical installs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, and rack servers and related hardware.
• Mount rails, brackets, and supporting equipment.
• Perform structured cabling, patching, labeling, and cable management.
• Validate power connections and connectivity.
• Assist with basic hardware troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Manage inventory, equipment staging, and asset handling.
• Provide general physical data center support and operational assistance.

Skills

Data center experience

Server hardware installation

Structured cabling

Rack-and-stack

PDUs knowledge

Inventory management

Communication

Tools

Data center hardware tools

Job description

Introduction

Elegant solutions to sophisticated problems. That’s what you deliver. Surround yourself with the team, resources, and support you need to design and build world-class IT solutions.

Overview

• Contract position
• Onsite, Monday–Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Initial 3-month engagement with strong potential for extension to 6 months
• $55/hour
• Target start date: ASAP

Seeking two intermediate-level Data Center Rack & Stack Engineers to support day-to-day operations for a large retail client within an enterprise data center environment. This role is focused on hands-on execution and physical infrastructure support rather than senior-level architecture or engineering responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, and rack servers and related hardware.
• Mount rails, brackets, and supporting equipment.
• Perform structured cabling, patching, labeling, and cable management.
• Validate power connections and connectivity.
• Assist with basic hardware troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Manage inventory, equipment staging, and asset handling.
• Provide general physical data center support and operational assistance.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in a data center, IT infrastructure, or rack-and-stack environment.
• Experience installing and removing servers, storage systems, and networking equipment.
• Knowledge of structured cabling practices, including copper and fiber patching.
• Familiarity with rack layouts, cable management, power distribution units (PDUs), and data center best practices.
• Ability to perform physical installation tasks, including lifting and moving equipment as needed.
• Basic troubleshooting skills related to server hardware, cabling, and connectivity.
• Experience with inventory management and asset tracking.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and professionalism when interacting with team members and stakeholders.

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