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# Datacenter Senior IT SME (Phoenix Initiative)

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Routing, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Computer Network Operations, Data Management
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kforce.com/find-work/search-jobs/#/detail/MTY5Nn5BUUd-MjE4ODExM1Qxfjk5/

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, data center operations, network operations, or a related technical discipline
 * Strong hands-on experience with enterprise networking, including switching, routing, TCP/IP, VLANs, and network troubleshooting
 * Experience working with server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, and enterprise storage technologies
 * Solid understanding of data center architecture, infrastructure dependencies, resiliency, and operational best practices
 * Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across infrastructure, security, facilities, and vendor teams
 * Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, documentation, and communication skills
 * Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with limited supervision
 * Ability to review technical designs and implementation plans, assess risks, troubleshoot issues, and provide informed recommendations
 * Ability to travel locally between supported facilities as needed
 * Ability to safely lift and move infrastructure equipment in accordance with standard procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience in highly regulated enterprise environments
 * Advanced expertise in networking or another core infrastructure discipline
 * Relevant technical certifications are a plus

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Datacenter Senior IT SME (Phoenix Initiative) in New York, NY. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support and maintain enterprise data center environments across multiple regional locations. This opportunity offers a blend of hands-on infrastructure support and technical coordination across server, network, virtualization, and storage platforms. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of enterprise infrastructure experience and excels in data center operations, networking, and cross-functional infrastructure support. Key Responsibilities:

 * Install, relocate, configure, troubleshoot, and decommission servers, network devices, and other data center equipment
 * Manage and support copper and fiber cabling, including installation, tracing, patching, labeling, and troubleshooting
 * Support network infrastructure, including switching, routing, connectivity, TCP/IP, VLANs, and related technologies
 * Provide technical guidance and oversight for server, virtualization, and storage environments, including reviewing changes, implementations, and troubleshooting efforts
 * Coordinate infrastructure upgrades, deployments, maintenance activities, and operational initiatives across technology teams
 * Identify technical risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring appropriate resolution and escalation when necessary
 * Maintain accurate documentation for infrastructure assets, cabling, inventories, configurations, and operational procedures
 * Adhere to established security, change management, and operational standards


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