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# Datacenter H&F Engineer

- **Company:** HCL Technologies
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $54,000.0 - $62,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Networking Cables, Performance Tuning, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Information Technology, Network Support, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0a613ce150c49c65

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Network cabling?, * Data center: 3 years (Required)

 * Racking/Stacking/Cabling/Decommissioning/Break-Fix: 3 years (Required)

## Description

* Install, configure, and maintain physical servers, storage systems, and network devices.
 * Perform regular hardware diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and equipment replacements.
 * Rack, stack, and cable data center equipment according to industry standards.

Network Support

 * Assist with setup and maintenance of network infrastructure (switches, routers, patch panels).
 * Troubleshoot connectivity issues at the hardware level (LAN/WAN, cabling, ports).
 * Work with network teams to implement changes or upgrades.

Systems Monitoring & Troubleshooting

 * Perform site inspections, Daily/Weekly walkthrough and equipment audits to ensure operational compliance and safety.
 * Monitor the health and performance of systems using monitoring tools.
 * Quickly respond to and resolve alarms, outages, and hardware failures.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and infrastructure issues in a timely manner.
 * Conduct root cause analysis and document resolutions.

Power & Cooling Management

 * Monitor and support critical power infrastructure (UPS, PDUs, generators).
 * Maintain proper cooling standards by working with HVAC systems and airflow designs.
 * Ensure uptime through environmental monitoring and response (e.g., temperature, humidity).

Security & Compliance

 * Enforce physical security policies, access controls, and visitor protocols.
 * Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal audit requirements.
 * Maintain documentation for access logs, equipment inventory, and changes.

Documentation & Inventory

 * Maintain detailed records of hardware configurations, asset inventory, cabling diagrams, and incidents.
 * Keep documentation updated for standard operating procedures (SOPs).
 * Track spare parts and coordinate procurement with supply chain teams.

Collaboration & Support

 * Provide hands-on support to remote engineering, operations, and vendor teams.
 * Assist in deployments, migrations, and data center expansion projects.
 * Coordinate with vendors for hardware repairs and RMAs (Return Material Authorizations).

Upgrades & Optimization

 * Participate in capacity planning, hardware refreshes, and performance optimization.
 * Support infrastructure upgrades, migrations, or decommissions.

On-Call & Emergency Response

 * Be available for on-call rotations or emergency interventions.
 * Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.


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