Junior Data Center Facilities Engineer – Uptime Focus

Insight Global; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Jr. Critical Facilities Engineer to support a data center client in Sterling, VA. You will help maintain 100% uptime by handling electrical and mechanical systems, power distribution, and equipment upkeep.

The role requires 2–4 years in data center operations, familiarity with high and low voltage systems, UPS, PDU, generators, and cooling infrastructure. A military background is valued, along with relevant licenses and NFPA 70E knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of Data Center operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of 25kV and 120/208/277/480V systems including UPS, PDU, transformer.
• Experience with CRAH/CRAC, generators, and cooling plants.
• NFPA 70E awareness and basic IT terminology.
• Military background encouraged; valid facilities operation licenses preferred.
• Infrared Thermography Level 1 is a plus.
• CDCTP certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper power distribution within the facility and to racks.
• Operate, maintain, and repair equipment promptly as needed.
• Manage contractors and vendors; establish maintenance contracts.

Skills

Data Center Ops

Voltage knowledge

Generators

Cooling systems

CRAH/CRAC

IT basics

Military background

Facilities license

NFPA 70E

Infrared Thermography

RefrigerationCerts

CDCTP

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Jr. Critical Facilities Engineer to support a data center client in Sterling, VA. You will help maintain 100% uptime by handling electrical and mechanical systems, power distribution, and equipment upkeep.

The role requires 2–4 years in data center operations, familiarity with high and low voltage systems, UPS, PDU, generators, and cooling infrastructure. A military background is valued, along with relevant licenses and NFPA 70E knowledge.