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Data Center Engineer

Arlington, VirginiaFull-time$64k–$118k2026-07-31 → 2026-10-22
On-site · United States

Core

Running day-to-day operations of the data center, including hardware installation, decommissioning, rack layout planning, and infrastructure cabling.

Role type

Data Center Engineer

Builds

Physical data center environments and server/networking infrastructure

Domain

IT Infrastructure / Data Center Operations

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Hardware installation and decommissioning, Rack and stack operations, Structured cabling (fiber/copper), Server troubleshooting, Inventory management, Power supply installation and repair, Documentation and SOP creation, Ticketing system management, Physical lifting (75 lbs)

Preferred skills

Linux OS experience, RACADM CLI, Dell Openmanage Enterprise experience

Technologies

Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell iDRAC, Dell Openmanage Enterprise, Monitoring tools, Ticketing systems

Responsibilities

Rack and stack data center equipment including servers and networking devices, Install and remove hardware in racks without disturbing critical infrastructure, Monitor DC environments using monitoring tools, Respond to critical events and solve issues in data center hardware and networking infrastructure, Maintain asset inventory and update internal applications, Perform structured cabling, labelling, and fault resolution in fiber/copper/telecom cables, Decommission life cycle of data center hardware and return failed parts

Seniority

Mid-Senior level (5+ years experience)