Strategic Staffing Solutions
Data Center Infrastructure Engineer
Strategic Staffing Solutions, New Albany, Ohio, United States, 43054
Job Description
Data Center Infrastructure Engineer
Location: New Albany, Ohio (100% Onsite)
Pay: $45-50/hr W2 ONLY - NO C2C
Duration:
12 Month Contract
About the Role
We are seeking a
Data Center Engineer
with hands-on experience in troubleshooting, physical infrastructure, and Layer 1 technologies. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, can respond rapidly to onsite risks, and enjoys collaborating with both internal teams and external vendors.
You will be responsible for maintaining and improving our data center operations, supporting critical system installs, decommissions, and infrastructure changes, while ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshooting & Incident Response (40%) Independently identify and resolve onsite risks and critical issues. Manage incidents, shift turnovers, vendor escorts, and media processing. Data Center Operations (20%) Partner with Product Owners, Service Owners, and SMEs to execute requirements related to installs, moves, power-downs, decommissions, and reconfigurations. Infrastructure & Automation (20%) Execute user stories involving Layer 1 infrastructure design, CI/CD automation, APIs, capacity planning, and inventory management. System & Facility Knowledge (10%) Apply knowledge of data center building blocks, cabling, security systems, and facility infrastructure. Assess impact of software/hardware changes on data center services. Process Improvement & Team Engagement (10%) Contribute to documentation, team ceremonies, demos, and knowledge sharing. Mentor new engineers and participate in technology community discussions. Required Qualifications
1-3+ years'
experience deploying and maintaining complex data center environments (new builds, renovations, expansions) Knowledge of
copper/fiber cabling
(short/long range),
LAN/WAN/SAN , firewalls, servers, storage, wireless, and DAS Familiarity with
EIA/TIA, IEEE, NEC, ISO standards
for structured cabling and data centers Strong documentation and communication skills (verbal & written) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking, Telecommunications, or equivalent work experience Preferred Qualifications
3-5+ years
experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining data center infrastructure Industry certifications (data center, networking, or related) In-depth understanding of Layer 1 technologies (Cat 5e/6/6A, fiber optics, DACs, optical transceivers, deployment methods) Experience with
power and cooling infrastructure , rack standards, and verification/testing Knowledge of APIs, system automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines Experience with ServiceNow and network monitoring tools (SNMP, CDP, ICMP, VLANs) Technical Competencies
Layer 1 Technologies:
Cabling standards, connectors, transceiver compatibility, deployment methods Data Center Hardware:
Network, compute, IoT, AV, rack layout, power & cooling Data Center Software:
Installations, upgrades, integrations, OS platforms Security & Networking:
Preventative hardening, administration, LAN/WAN/VLAN troubleshooting System Automation:
Programming frameworks, automation-first mindset Operations:
Process management, site infrastructure, facility maintenance, fire suppression, security Technical Writing:
Clear, concise documentation for procedures, standards, and architectures
Data Center Infrastructure Engineer
Location: New Albany, Ohio (100% Onsite)
Pay: $45-50/hr W2 ONLY - NO C2C
Duration:
12 Month Contract
About the Role
We are seeking a
Data Center Engineer
with hands-on experience in troubleshooting, physical infrastructure, and Layer 1 technologies. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, can respond rapidly to onsite risks, and enjoys collaborating with both internal teams and external vendors.
You will be responsible for maintaining and improving our data center operations, supporting critical system installs, decommissions, and infrastructure changes, while ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshooting & Incident Response (40%) Independently identify and resolve onsite risks and critical issues. Manage incidents, shift turnovers, vendor escorts, and media processing. Data Center Operations (20%) Partner with Product Owners, Service Owners, and SMEs to execute requirements related to installs, moves, power-downs, decommissions, and reconfigurations. Infrastructure & Automation (20%) Execute user stories involving Layer 1 infrastructure design, CI/CD automation, APIs, capacity planning, and inventory management. System & Facility Knowledge (10%) Apply knowledge of data center building blocks, cabling, security systems, and facility infrastructure. Assess impact of software/hardware changes on data center services. Process Improvement & Team Engagement (10%) Contribute to documentation, team ceremonies, demos, and knowledge sharing. Mentor new engineers and participate in technology community discussions. Required Qualifications
1-3+ years'
experience deploying and maintaining complex data center environments (new builds, renovations, expansions) Knowledge of
copper/fiber cabling
(short/long range),
LAN/WAN/SAN , firewalls, servers, storage, wireless, and DAS Familiarity with
EIA/TIA, IEEE, NEC, ISO standards
for structured cabling and data centers Strong documentation and communication skills (verbal & written) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking, Telecommunications, or equivalent work experience Preferred Qualifications
3-5+ years
experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining data center infrastructure Industry certifications (data center, networking, or related) In-depth understanding of Layer 1 technologies (Cat 5e/6/6A, fiber optics, DACs, optical transceivers, deployment methods) Experience with
power and cooling infrastructure , rack standards, and verification/testing Knowledge of APIs, system automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines Experience with ServiceNow and network monitoring tools (SNMP, CDP, ICMP, VLANs) Technical Competencies
Layer 1 Technologies:
Cabling standards, connectors, transceiver compatibility, deployment methods Data Center Hardware:
Network, compute, IoT, AV, rack layout, power & cooling Data Center Software:
Installations, upgrades, integrations, OS platforms Security & Networking:
Preventative hardening, administration, LAN/WAN/VLAN troubleshooting System Automation:
Programming frameworks, automation-first mindset Operations:
Process management, site infrastructure, facility maintenance, fire suppression, security Technical Writing:
Clear, concise documentation for procedures, standards, and architectures