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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Field IT Engineer- MDF/IDF/Data Center - **Company:** INA Solution Inc - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $124,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** VoIP, Data Centers, Hard Disk Drives, Information Technology Operations, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Windows Servers, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Wireless Access Point, Wi-Fi Technology, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Information Technology, Vmware - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c24db62a8e5ab5d5 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in Field Operations / IT Infrastructure support * Hands-on experience managing MDF and IDF technology rooms * Working knowledge of IT infrastructure: Windows Servers, VMware, Cisco networking, Wi-Fi, VoIP, on-prem datacenter environments, desktops/laptops/smartphones, data circuits, UPS, PDU, and security surveillance systems * Comfortable with MS Office tools including Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, and SharePoint * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to multitask and stay effective in a high-paced, high-pressure environment * Comfortable working independently or as part of a team to solve complex problems * Vendor management experience * Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs * Willingness and ability to travel regularly between sites citywide, including 24x7 facilities, * Have you personally installed, connected, or commissioned a UPS or PDU? If yes, briefly describe one example ## Description We're looking for a hands-on Field Operations Specialist to manage IT Technology Rooms (MDF, IDF, and small datacenter environments) across a large, multi-site organization. This is a field-based, hands-on role - not a remote or desk-based IT position - ideal for someone who enjoys being on-site, working with physical hardware, and being the go-to person keeping technology rooms running smoothly. What You'll Do * Perform daily validation of equipment installed in IT Operations Rooms across multiple office locations * Install, connect, and configure backup power supplies (UPS) and power distribution units (PDU) * Maintain accurate, up-to-date hardware inventory across all supported sites * Keep IT Operations Rooms clean, organized, and properly labeled * Serve as the on-site point of contact for hardware vendors - coordinating deliveries, replacements, and RMAs * Partner with infrastructure teams to identify and resolve issues affecting installed hardware * Perform hardware replacements for failed components (hard drives, power supplies, etc.) * Rack and stack servers, switches, routers, appliances, and wireless access points * Commission UPS, PDU, and environmental monitoring devices (cooling, humidity) * Perform network patching - connecting patch cords to switches, routers, circuits, and servers * Support circuit cutovers in coordination with network and telecom teams * Un-rack, remove, and properly decommission retired hardware as part of refresh projects, This role is a great fit for someone who wants consistent, hands-on infrastructure work across a variety of real environments - not sitting behind a helpdesk queue. You'll have direct ownership over the physical health of technology rooms, work closely with vendors, and play a key role in ongoing hardware refresh and modernization efforts., * Describe a specific IT Operations Room or server closet you managed - what equipment was in it, and what did your day-to-day responsibilities look like? ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Playing in Production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100363-wearedevelopers-live-playing-in-production) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [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) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Geometry of Incidents: Connecting User Impact to Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/764-the-geometry-of-incidents-connecting-user-impact-to-architecture) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)