Massachusetts Port Authority- Data Center & IT Asset Management Systems Engineer

Airport-Minority-Advisory-Council; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Inclusive culture

Growth opportunities

Safe, healthy work environment

Community impact

Job summary

Massachusetts Port Authority in Boston is seeking a Data Center & IT Asset Management Systems Engineer to lead enterprise infrastructure governance and asset management. You will implement scalable data center solutions, develop automated integrations, and advance monitoring and cybersecurity across critical operations.

The role requires 7–10 years’ experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred), and hands-on work with DCIM, CMDB, and ServiceNow tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/IS/EE/Cybersecurity or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of engineering experience with enterprise infrastructure management, DCIM, ITAM, and CMDB governance.
• Experience leading technical programs and platform integrations in complex enterprise environments.
• Experience in critical infrastructure, transportation, aviation, or government technology environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver resilient, scalable IT asset management and data center infrastructure solutions.
• Establish standards, automate processes, and improve monitoring and governance.
• Develop integrations and dashboards using ServiceNow, Power BI, and REST APIs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity and governance.

Skills

Data center infrastructure

Enterprise asset management

CMDB governance

Power & cooling systems

Cloud & virtualization environments

Automation and integration

Cybersecurity best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Information Systems / Electrical Engineering / Cybersecurity

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ServiceNow

Power BI

Python

PowerShell

JavaScript

REST APIs

Job description

East Boston, MA, United States

Data Center & IT Asset Management Systems Engineer

Job Description

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region's economy.

As the digital heartbeat of our organization, the Information Technology (IT) Department fuels the seamless operation of Massport. Driven by our commitment to excellence, we harness the power of technology to solve real-world challenges and enable the organization to achieve its business goals with exceptional efficiency. Our team embraces development and diversity, constantly seeking new opportunities for innovation and growth, to help shape the future of our agency and set new standards for excellence.

ABOUT YOU

As a Data Center & IT Asset Management Systems Engineer, you are a strategic and forward-thinking technology leader who thrives in complex, mission-critical environments and is passionate about building reliable, scalable, and well-governed technology ecosystems. You bring a strong engineering mindset, exceptional analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement, leveraging data to drive informed decisions, reduce risk, and enhance operational performance. Comfortable balancing technical depth with enterprise-wide collaboration, you communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, influence stakeholders, and translate complex challenges into practical solutions. Success in this role requires intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to strengthening infrastructure resilience, data integrity, security, and long-term organizational effectiveness.

What you will do:

• Leverage your expertise in data center infrastructure, enterprise asset management, and technology governance to deliver resilient, scalable, and well-integrated solutions that support critical business operations and long-term organizational objectives.


• Drive continuous improvement by establishing technical standards, optimizing processes, implementing automation, and enhancing the accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness of infrastructure monitoring and asset management platforms.


• Apply strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex technology challenges, identify opportunities for modernization, manage operational risk, and provide data-driven recommendations that support infrastructure planning and investment decisions.


• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity, compliance, governance, and operational excellence while serving as a trusted advisor on enterprise technology initiatives, emerging solutions, and best practices.

What you offer:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field required. Advanced degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.


• 7-10 years of engineering experience with enterprise infrastructure management systems, data center infrastructure management (DCIM) platforms, IT Asset Management (ITAM) solutions, and configuration management databases (CMDBs). Demonstrated experience leading technical programs, designing platform integrations, and exercising independent engineering judgment in complex enterprise environments is required. Prior experience in critical infrastructure, transportation, aviation, or government technology environments preferred.


• Possess deep expertise in data center infrastructure, enterprise asset management, and CMDB governance, including power and cooling systems, UPS technologies, cloud and virtualization environments, and IT/OT asset lifecycle management.


• Leverage strong technical, analytical, and communication skills to develop automated integrations, dashboards, and governance frameworks using technologies such as ServiceNow, Power BI, Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, REST APIs, and cybersecurity best practices.

WHAT WE OFFER

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.

• Work/life balance


• A supportive and inclusive culture


• Opportunities for growth


• Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment


• Supporting the people and businesses of New England


• Achieving results and having positive impact


• Being good neighbors in the communities we serve


• Protecting the environment

The salary range for this position is $107,000 to $122,000 annually and will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, training, specialized skills, and overall qualifications.