Network Infrastructure Engineer

Zensar Technologies; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zensar is seeking an experienced Senior IT Engineer specializing in Low Voltage and Network Room Infrastructure to design, build, and support IT infrastructure across global offices and labs. You will partner with facilities, network, and AV teams to deliver scalable, standards-driven solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership in regional deployments, on-site work in Santa Clara, and collaboration across time zones. A strong background in engineering and project management is required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent.
• 10–12+ years in telecommunications consulting, construction project management, low voltage infrastructure, or related.
• Strong understanding of network architectures and infrastructure components.
• Ability to work onsite several days per week and perform physical inspections in network rooms.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Proven leadership in challenging, dynamic environments.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to support global teams across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support low voltage infrastructure for office and lab environments.
• Lead regional network room engineering and capacity planning.
• Develop and refine infrastructure standards and roadmaps; drive automation initiatives.
• Coordinate with facilities, network, hardware, and AV teams to ensure successful deployments.
• Monitor progress with site walks, document outcomes, and hand over to operations.
• Maintain accurate asset and network room documentation; perform audits as needed.
• Ensure security, power, and cabling designs meet standards and project goals.

Skills

Network architecture

Project management

Leadership

Onsite work

Independent worker

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

NetBox

Nautobot

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Studio

Intelligent PDUs

UPS systems

Structured cabling

Fiber infrastructure

Asset management systems

Job description

We’re a bunch of hardworking, fun-loving, people-oriented technology enthusiasts. We love what we do, and we’re passionate about helping our clients thrive in an increasingly complex digital world. Zensar is an organization focused on building relationships with our clients and with each other—and happiness is at the core of everything we do. In fact, we’re so into happiness that we’ve created a Global Happiness Council, and we send out a Happiness Survey to our employees each year. We’ve learned that employee happiness requires more than a competitive paycheck, and our employee value proposition—grow, own, achieve, learn (GOAL)—lays out the core opportunities we seek to foster for every employee. Teamwork and collaboration are critical to Zensar’s mission and success, and our teams work on a diverse and challenging mix of technologies across a broad industry spectrum. These industries include banking and financial services, high-tech and manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, retail, and consumer services. Our employees enjoy flexible work arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), among other benefits. If you are looking for a place to have an immediate impact, to grow and contribute, where we work hard, play hard, and support each other, consider joining team Zensar!

About the Role

Zensar is seeking an experienced Senior IT Engineer (Low Voltage & Network Room Infrastructure) to develop and build the infrastructure that supports IT equipment across global offices and laboratory environments. You will work closely with facilities teams, business stakeholders, network engineers, hardware engineers, and audiovisual teams to design, deploy, and support low voltage infrastructure and network room environments. The role leads infrastructure planning, construction coordination, standards development, and ongoing operational support across regional deployments.

This is a hybrid opportunity requiring three days onsite per week in Santa Clara, California.

Key Responsibilities

Low Voltage Design for Office and Lab Builds

• Partner with facilities teams and business stakeholders to define project requirements and develop rough order of magnitude estimates, bills of materials, and cost projections.
• Serve as the technical stakeholder for low voltage contractor bidding and selection.
• Define equipment placement within network rooms, including security systems, building automation systems, network rack locations, and service provider demarcation areas.
• Gather infrastructure requirements from network and audiovisual engineering teams.
• Create deployment specifications and construction documentation for low voltage contractors.
• Conduct regular site walks, provide project feedback, and monitor construction progress.
• Complete project closeout documentation and hand over completed environments to operational teams.

Regional Network Room Engineering Leadership

• Track capacity utilization for ports, fiber infrastructure, and power distribution outlets.
• Support equipment installation, rack integration, and structured cabling activities.
• Configure and connect intelligent PDUs and UPS systems.
• Monitor rack-level and facility-level power utilization.
• Maintain accurate network room and asset documentation using NetBox and Nautobot.
• Perform infrastructure audits to validate asset accuracy and assess the impact of power events and maintenance activities.

Infrastructure Standards and Architecture

• Develop and refine low voltage infrastructure standards and design practices.
• Build technology roadmaps to support future infrastructure growth.
• Improve collaboration workflows and drive automation initiatives for operational efficiency.
• Define metrics and success criteria to evaluate deployment quality and project outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10-12+ years of experience in telecommunications consulting, construction project management, low voltage infrastructure, or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of network architectures and infrastructure components.
• Ability to work onsite several days per week and perform physical inspections in network rooms.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Proven leadership in challenging, dynamic environments.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to support global teams across multiple time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 - 15+ years of related industry experience.
• RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Studio.
• Experience mentoring technical team members and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with DCIM and CMDB experience.

Tools and Technologies

• NetBox, Nautobot, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Studio, Intelligent PDUs, UPS systems, structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, network room design and operations, asset management systems.

Zensar believes that diversity of backgrounds, thought, experience, and expertise fosters the robust exchange of ideas that enables the highest quality collaboration and work product. Zensar is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Zensar is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Zensar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. Accommodation made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodation once hired.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work with Zensar. Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified applicants for certain positions.

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