Data Center Engineer

Datacenter TechnicianDepartment : Information TechnologyLocation : Englewood, CO - On-Site RequiredRole Type : Contract through the end of 2024 (with possibility of conversion to full-time)About Our Client : Our client is a leading cybersecurity company involved in detecting and preventing major cyber attacks.

They provide cutting-edge hardware, software, and services to investigate cybersecurity incidents, protect against malicious software threats, and analyze IT security risks.

With a mission to safeguard digital assets, they operate at the forefront of information security.Job Description : The Datacenter Technician will be responsible for the hands-on deployment, maintenance, and support of the company's datacenter infrastructure.

This includes racking and stacking servers, running network cabling, performing hardware upgrades / repairs, and ensuring optimal functionality of computing equipment.

Your role will directly impact the backbone operations that power our client's cybersecurity solutions. You will collaborate closely with the networking and engineering teams to keep critical systems online and secure.

The ideal candidate is passionate about data center technologies and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Duties and Responsibilities : Rack, stack, cable and perform infrastructure buildouts for new servers and equipmentConduct preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and repair datacenter hardwareManage cabling infrastructure including fiber, ethernet, power cables etc.

Assist with installations, upgrades, migrations for server / storage systemsConfigure BIOS, RAID, firmware and drivers for new server deploymentsCollaborate with network administrators on datacenter connectivity and switchingDocument inventory, cabling maps, procedures and knowledge base articlesRotate on-call duties and respond to emergencies affecting datacenter operationsRequired Experience / Skills : 3-5 years of experience as a Datacenter TechnicianExtensive hands-on experience with datacenter hardware installationsProficient in cable running, racking / stacking, server maintenanceExperience with Cisco UCS server blade chassis or equivalent systemsFamiliarity with storage systems like NetApp, Pure Storage arraysStrong background in physical layer maintenance and cabling (fiber, ethernet, power)Working knowledge of network architecture (Cisco ACI, Palo firewalls preferred)Routing, switching, and general networking administration abilitiesNice-to-Haves : Cybersecurity domain knowledge or information security experienceScripting abilities (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automationHands-on cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)Project management and escalation handling skillsAbility to lift 50+ lbs of equipment when neededEducation : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field preferred.

Pay & Benefits : Hourly rate of $40 / hourEmployer-sponsored health insuranceApply Now and Join Our Mission!Interested candidates should apply online by submitting their resume.

Join our client's dynamic team working to protect organizations from cyber threats! Datacenter Technician Cybersecurity IT Operations Denver Contract