Data Center Engineer
5 days ago
Abilene
Data Center Tech III Location: Onsite – Abilene, TX Rate: $40 - 50 per hour w2 Work Authorization: US Citizens only Schedule: 24/7/365 environment – rotating shifts (day/night), weekends & holidays required Travel: Occasional, based on business needs Duration: Long-term Contract Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Center Tech III to support a mission-critical data center environment in Abilene, TX. This role requires a strong technical foundation in networking, extensive hands-on data center hardware experience, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced 24/7 operational setting. You will be responsible for implementing network changes, installing and troubleshooting data center equipment, and maintaining structured cabling and infrastructure integrity. Key Responsibilities • Implement network changes and support ongoing data center network operations, • Install and remove network hardware, servers, and related equipment in data center racks, • Mount servers, secure equipment, connect Ethernet/power cables, and neatly route cables per provided schematics, • Troubleshoot network hardware issues without impacting adjacent infrastructure, • Perform structured cabling (copper/fiber) installations and cable testing, • Maintain accurate asset inventory and update internal tracking systems, • Support data center infrastructure projects and operational tasks, • Work rotating 8–12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, • Participate in occasional business-required travel Required Experience & Skills • 6+ years of experience in data center operations or related technical roles, • Strong foundational networking knowledge, including:, • Routing protocols, • Layer 2 protocols such as ARP, ICMP, • Experience installing and managing network racks, servers, cabling, and power systems, • Hands-on expertise with structured cabling (copper and fiber) and cable testing, • Ability to work safely and effectively around critical data center infrastructure, • Ability to perform physical hands-on work in racks and raised-floor environments, • Experience with data center infrastructure project work, • Ability to work in a 24/7/365 rotating shift environment Preferred Qualifications • CCNA certification strongly preferred, • Prior experience in high-availability, mission-critical data center environments, • Familiarity with asset management tools and documentation systems