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Metro location and mid-level experience increase competition, though niche data-center skills moderate applicant density.
Specialized on-site data center and hardware skills limit transferability across industries.
Mandatory 5+ years, hands-on data-center skills, physical requirements, and driver’s license make screening strict.
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Manage physical lifecycle of servers, network devices, and IT infrastructure within multiple colocation data centers.
Oversee installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation of rack layouts, cabling, and IT hardware operations.
Coordinate hardware repairs and stock management; maintain relationships with vendors, colocation partners, and remote teams; support office IT infrastructure.
5+ years of hands-on data center engineering experience.
Strong skills in server hardware, network device troubleshooting, data storage, network cabling, fiber optics, and optical transceiver testing.
Basic Linux knowledge and familiarity with networking protocols; CCNA certification is a plus.
Willingness to travel to colocation facilities locally and work flexible hours including evenings/weekends; valid driver’s license required.
Experienced in managing physical IT infrastructure lifecycle and colocation facility operations in fast-paced environments.
Technical proficiency with data center racking, cabling, and facility management tools; some scripting ability (Bash/Python) preferred.
Capable of independently handling equipment movement and multitasking while maintaining detailed documentation and coordination with multiple stakeholders.