Datacenter Engineer

Iron Service Global Inc

New Albany, OH, United States

19 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Compensation

$90,000.0 - $95,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.indeed.com

Tech stack

Link Aggregation (Ethernet) Spanning Tree Protocols Computer Networks Data Centers Data Validation EtherChannel Issue Tracking Systems IP Addressing Network Layer Network Architecture Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Runbook

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Job description

Senior hands-on network technician responsible for advanced installation, turn-up, troubleshooting, and validation of data center network infrastructure under engineering direction., * Perform advanced switch/router installation and turn-up tasks: rack/stack, power-up, console access, image validation, baseline configuration, and feature enablement per runbooks.
Execute L2/L3 troubleshooting using structured methods (interface counters, logs, spanning-tree, VLANs, Layer 3 adjacency checks) and resolve complex incidents during build windows.
Validate physical and logical connectivity: optics selection, fiber polarity verification, link aggregation, VLAN trunking, and end-to-end ping/trace tests.
Lead staging and burn-in activities, coordinate maintenance windows and support change implementation with accurate documentation.
Mentor L1/L0 technicians; review work for correctness (labeling, patching, port mapping) and enforce ESD/tooling best practices.
Update as-built network records (port maps, serials, rack elevations, IP allocations) in the designated system of record.

Requirements

Strong understanding of CCNA-level networking concepts: IP addressing, VLANs, trucking, STP, EtherChannel/LAG, Layer 3 fundamentals (static routes, OSPF basics), and troubleshooting.
Hands-on familiarity with data center cabling and optics: SFP/SFP+/QSFP form factors, fiber types (SM/MM), polarity, and connector care.
Ability to follow and improve runbooks/MOPs; disciplined change control and rollback planning.
Proficiency with common toolsets: console servers, terminal emulators, basic automation/scripting exposure, and ticketing systems.
Strong documentation habits and attention to detail in asset/port records.
Certifications / Training:
Preferred: CCNA or equivalent demonstrated competence.