Datacenter Operations Engineer: Uptime & Automation

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

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.