Data Center Operations Engineer - Information Technology - Analysts

Job  Norwalk , Connecticut Job Type: Contract To Hire Added - 08/24/26

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for Data Center Operations Engineer.

• Position type:
  Fulltime, Contract
• Duration: 6+ months
• Location:
  
  New York 10041 (Onsite)
• Shift: 9:00 AM-05:00 PM EST

As a Data Center Operations Engineer, you will:

• Install and de-install network devices, servers, and data center hardware.
• Perform rack/stack activities, including server installation, cable management, KVMs, and in-rack PDUs.
• Add or replace hardware components such as memory, hard drives, NICs, CPUs, and other server peripherals.
• Monitor and maintain servers, network devices, system interfaces, and communication utilities within the data center.
• Verify device connectivity and troubleshoot network reconnection and communication issues.
• Provide technical support to the network owner/user community and resolve infrastructure‑related issues.
• Maintain accurate Service Now trouble tickets, operational documentation, and incident records.
• Monitor and maintain a large‑scale IBM Z10 mainframe environment and peripherals.
• Perform/support mainframe operations involving IPL, TSO, MVS, JES2, and CA7.
• Support and maintain IBM 4000, IBM 6500, and Canon VS 4400 environments.
• Manage daily/monthly backup tapes and coordinate tapes for off‑site storage.
• Maintain accurate asset management and inventory records, including assets assigned to users.
• Perform routine data center inventory, equipment tracking, and documentation.
• Ensure proper cable management, equipment organization, and data center operational standards.
• Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and system issues and elevate complex problems as appropriate.
• Perform all other data center operations and infrastructure support duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Hands‑on experience in Data Center Operations, Infrastructure Support, or Data Center Engineering.
• Experience with network device/server installation, rack & stack, cable management, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, including memory, hard drives, NICs, CPUs, KVMs, and PDUs.
• Experience monitoring and maintaining data center servers and network equipment.
• Familiarity with IBM Z10 mainframe environments and associated peripherals.
• Working knowledge of IPL, TSO, MVS, JES2, and CA7.
• Experience with Service Now or similar ticketing systems.
• Knowledge of asset management, inventory control, and equipment tracking.
• Experience handling backup tapes and off‑site tape storage processes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose connectivity and hardware issues.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate operational documentation and records.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team‑oriented data center operations environment

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.

Thank you!

Pay Range *: $45 - $50 per hour

* Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre‑paid legal &  protection
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3…