Senior Data Center Systems Engineer - Onsite, Infra & DCIM

Charles Schwab Corporation; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab Corporation seeks a Senior Specialist, Hardware Systems Engineering to support data center environments and optimize critical technology spaces. You will partner with infrastructure teams, facilities, and vendors to design, deploy, and maintain hardware across multiple sites in the DFW area.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware deployment, asset lifecycle management, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams. On-site work in Richardson, TX is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, engineering, or CS.
• Experience in data center, network, telecom or critical tech environments.
• Experience with hardware installation and rack‑and‑stack.
• Knowledge of structured cabling and Layer 1 troubleshooting.
• Experience asset management and hardware lifecycle activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across technical teams.
• Experience with business productivity and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations in data center environments ensuring availability and reliability.
• Partner with engineering, operations, facilities, and projects to translate requirements into deployment plans.
• Develop IT space design documentation including rack layouts, power, cabling, and capacity planning.
• Coordinate installation, deployment, relocation, and decommissioning of hardware.
• Manage asset inventory and data center capacity using DCIM tools.
• Serve as liaison for facilities and security activities impacting tech areas.
• Coordinate cabling, telecom circuits, and vendor access.
• Manage IT Asset Disposition ensuring secure data handling and audit compliance.
• Troubleshoot Layer 1 connectivity issues.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for maintenance and recycling.
• Support operations across multiple data center locations in the DFW metroplex.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/CS

Tools

DCIM (Nlyte)

VS Code

AutoCAD

Remedy

Job description

Charles Schwab Corporation seeks a Senior Specialist, Hardware Systems Engineering to support data center environments and optimize critical technology spaces. You will partner with infrastructure teams, facilities, and vendors to design, deploy, and maintain hardware across multiple sites in the DFW area.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware deployment, asset lifecycle management, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams. On-site work in Richardson, TX is required.