Hybrid Data Center Engineer I

centene; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Centene is seeking a Data Center Operations Associate in Columbus, OH. You will deploy data center technologies, install and decommission enterprise servers, and troubleshoot hardware and networking infrastructure.

The role includes monitoring SEIM, racking equipment, updating SOPs, and supporting inventory control. You will also manage structured cabling, power balance, and vendor coordination while adhering to change management processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or business field or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of related experience or completion of Centene-sponsored program.

Responsibilities

• Deploys data center end-to-end technologies and tracks assets.
• Perform hardware installations & decommissions of servers and cabling.
• Troubleshoot data center hardware and networking infrastructure.
• Monitor SEIM system for anomalies and respond accordingly.
• Rack and stack equipment and connect power and data cables.
• Document and update SOPs for data center operations.
• Support inventory control and parts return processes.
• Install structured cabling and label fiber/copper/telcom cables.
• Manage power utilization and maintain phase balance in cabinets.
• Conduct regular MEP walkthroughs and schedule maintenance windows.
• Coordinate vendor access and monitor vendor work.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Microsoft Office (Excel/SharePoint)

Troubleshooting

Fiber tester experience

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative or business field

0–2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fiber tester

Job description

Centene is seeking a Data Center Operations Associate in Columbus, OH. You will deploy data center technologies, install and decommission enterprise servers, and troubleshoot hardware and networking infrastructure.

The role includes monitoring SEIM, racking equipment, updating SOPs, and supporting inventory control. You will also manage structured cabling, power balance, and vendor coordination while adhering to change management processes.