Onsite NYC Data Center Hardware Asset Specialist

ReadyWorks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ReadyWorks in New York City is seeking a Data Center Hardware Asset Management Specialist to join as a hands-on contributor. You will manage lifecycle, audits, and asset records across servers, storage, and network gear, working with ITAM/DCIM tools to ensure inventory accuracy and efficient operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware control, collaboration with technical peers, and ownership of asset processes in a long-term contract setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with enterprise server and data center hardware including racking, stacking, installation, and physical equipment management.
• Experience with IT hardware asset management, inventory tracking, physical audits, and reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of server, storage, and networking hardware, including physical components, configurations, and installation procedures.
• Experience using ITAM, CMDB, or DCIM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow HAM/CMDB, Jira Service Management Assets, Device42, Nlyte, Sunbird dcTrack).
• Ability to work across both physical hardware operations and software-based asset tracking systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; able to work independently and with teams.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to data center operations, processes, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Data Center Hardware Operations: rack, stack, install, move, decommission enterprise servers, storage, and network gear.
• Hardware Asset Management: track lifecycle from acquisition to retirement; maintain accurate records.
• Inventory Auditing & Reconciliation: perform physical audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Asset Management Systems: use ITAM/CMDB/DCIM tools to track equipment, locations, configurations, and lifecycle status.
• Hardware Requirements & Planning: gather specs, quantities, locations, timelines for deployments.
• Lifecycle Decisions: assess age, warranty, end-of-life for refresh or redeployment.
• Reporting & Process Improvement: document processes and generate inventory reports to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Enterprise hardware

IT asset management

ITAM CMDB DCIM

Asset reconciliation

Hardware installation

Inventory auditing

Data center operations

Tools

ServiceNow HAM/CMDB

Jira Service Management Assets

Device42

Nlyte

Sunbird dcTrack

Job description

ReadyWorks in New York City is seeking a Data Center Hardware Asset Management Specialist to join as a hands-on contributor. You will manage lifecycle, audits, and asset records across servers, storage, and network gear, working with ITAM/DCIM tools to ensure inventory accuracy and efficient operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware control, collaboration with technical peers, and ownership of asset processes in a long-term contract setting.