> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2737835-data-center-field-engineer-l2-ashburn-va](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2737835-data-center-field-engineer-l2-ashburn-va). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Field Engineer (L2) Ashburn VA - **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Firmware, Monitoring of Systems, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Diagnostic Tools, Scripting, IT Architecture, Software Troubleshooting, Deployment Automation - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/66cb7a5e-9653-4329-8ed2-b5f1745c4eb0 ## About the Role Minimum 2+ years of experience supporting enterprise data center infrastructure deployments, systems integration, or infrastructure engineering Strong understanding of server, storage, networking, and rack infrastructure architecture Experience analyzing and validating structured cabling (fiber and copper) Skilled in using fiber testing and diagnostic tools, including Fluke equipment Knowledge of power distribution architecture, redundancy models, and rack-level design Familiarity with advanced cooling methodologies (DX airflow, direct-to-chip liquid cooling) Operating system deployment, imaging, firmware management, and infrastructure validation experience Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, MOPs, and deployment documentation Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and infrastructure problem-solving skills Experience with deployment automation, scripting, or management tools Familiarity with enterprise networking concepts, infrastructure monitoring, and integration Experience with large-scale deployment projects in colocation or hyperscale data centers Ability to independently prioritize technical issues and recommend optimization strategies Desired Skills & Experience Leadership experience guiding junior technical staff Technical escalation and coordination capabilities Process improvement and automation initiatives Health & safety compliance awareness for data centers Documentation and reporting skills for risk and compliance gaps What You Will Be Doing Coordinate and oversee enterprise data center infrastructure deployments Interpret technical drawings, rack elevations, and deployment documentation Validate infrastructure configurations, deployment standards, and implementation procedures Analyze rack density, airflow, and infrastructure optimization strategies Systems Integration & Technical Analysis ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [JavaScript? No. Java Scripts! - Scripting with Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2094-javascript-no-java-scripts-scripting-with-java) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [AWS Migration within 3 months](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/196-aws-migration-within-3-months) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)