Data Center Engineer

Overview

We’re hiring a Data Center Engineer to support hands-on infrastructure operations across enterprise data center and office environments. This is a highly operational, on-site role focused on hardware installation, asset management, and maintaining high standards across critical environments.

This is a contract role requiring 4–5 days per week onsite in Edison, NJ
, with occasional support across NJ / NY / CT locations.

• Install and integrate servers, storage, network switches, and related hardware in data centers and technology rooms
• Manage hardware assets using DCIM tools
• Coordinate and execute hardware repairs with vendors and internal teams
• Support scheduled data center and office infrastructure changes with minimal risk
• Oversee work in remote data centers using local site resources
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders across infrastructure and operations teams
• Identify gaps in data center documentation and help improve operational runbooks

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure or data center technology
• Hands-on experience with rack & stack of servers, storage, and network equipment
• Strong understanding of data center connectivity (cabling, optics, carrier services)
• Experience with DCIM tools and asset management
• Knowledge of rack PDU monitoring and power thresholds
• Understanding of hot/cold aisle design and airflow requirements
• Working knowledge of OSI Layers 1–3 and basic network troubleshooting
• Detail-oriented mindset and strong execution skills
• Type: Contract
• Location: Edison, NJ (4–5 days onsite)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional after-hours support

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.