Data Center Engineer

Richardson, United States | Posted on 01/09/2026

OTSI is a leading global technology company offering solutions, consulting, and managed services for businesses worldwide since 1999. OTSI serves clients from its 15 offices across 6 countries around the globe with a “Follow-the-Sun” model. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, we have a strong presence in North America, Central America, and Asia-Pacific with a Global Delivery Center based in India. These strategic locations offer our customers the competitive advantages of onshore, nearshore, and offshore engagement and delivery options, with 24/7 support.

OTSI works with 100+ enterprise customers, of which many are Fortune ranked, focusing on industry segments such as Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities, Communications & Media Entertainment, Engineering & Telecom, Retail & Consumer Services, Hi-tech, Manufacturing, Engineering, transport logistics, Government, Defense & PSUs.

• Data & Analytics (Traditional EDW, BI, Big data, Data Engineering, Data Management, Data Modernization, Data Insights)
• Digital Transformation (Cloud Computing, Mobility, Micro Services, RPA, Dev Ops)
• Enterprise Applications (SAP, Java Full stack, Microsoft, Custom Development)

Object Technology Solutions, Inc (OTSI) has an immediate opening for Data Center Engineer
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• Break‑Fix:
  Must be able to work outside of normal business hours (i.e., shift work), including nights and weekends, when needed.
• Remote Hands:
  In-depth knowledge of data center equipment installation and basic testing methods and procedures (MOPs). Knowledge of operating principles of data center, wireline and IP transport environments. Ability to interpret and perform tasks outlined in MOPs, vendor documentation, technical specifications, network practices, engineering letters and job aids. Knowledge of telephony networks, optical and IP networks. Ability to identify all colors associated with telecommunications cable and equipment indicator lights.
  
  Interpret and follow detailed MOPs and engineering documents / diagrams.
• Cabling:
  Ability to work in overhead rack or grid for extended periods pulling long lengths of heavy cables. Handling, installation, and troubleshooting of Ethernet and fiber cables and connectors, including but not limited to CAT 5, CAT 6, structured cable, fan‑outs, single mode, multi‑mode, RJ‑45, and LC.
• Optical Testing and Troubleshooting:
  Complete all activities associated with physically placing equipment identified in project specification documents including but not limited to routing, lacing, labeling, terminating and local/remote testing and turn‑up of ethernet, switchboard, fiber, and power cables. Utilize optical power meter, stabilized light source, VFL, OTDR, and test equipment to test 10/100G circuits using BERT, RFC
  2544, Ether
  
  SAM (Y.1564), and iPerf (1G‑10G). Analyze and resolve network issues associated with equipment installations / removals. Perform and assist card‑level troubleshooting and replacement procedures with assistance from control centres and/or back‑office engineers.
• Site Audits:
  Review project specifications to validate equipment placement, cable assignments and determine cable lengths then document results in proprietary databases. Provide timely and accurate feedback to audit / survey requests.
• Racking and Stacking:
  Install, organize, and maintain hardware equipment in data center racks following standard operating procedures. Ability to use hand tools and power tools. Ability to learn and retain physical and mechanical installation specifications. Understanding of basic mechanical terms and tools.
• Decommissioning:
  Safely remove and dispose of outdated or failed hardware following data destruction protocols.
• Hardware Replacement:
  Replace faulty hardware components, including transport routers, servers, switches, and other network & IT equipment.
• Power Management:
  Work with power feeds, including redundancy, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and manage hot/cold aisles effectively.
• Documentation:
  Read and interpret cut‑sheets for physical network installation,…