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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Infrastructure Technician - **Company:** ASCENT SERVICES GROUP LLC - **Location:** New Albany, OH, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $56,160.0 - $66,560.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Network Topologies, Internet Control Message Protocol, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Deployment, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Bicsi, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Routing & Switching, Api Management - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6cf7a05f01244dbd ## About the Role Do you have experience in WAN?, * 3-5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise data center environments. * Industry certifications such as: * CCNA / CCNP * Data Center Certifications * BICSI Certifications * Network+ or equivalent * Experience with data center expansion projects, facility builds, and major infrastructure upgrades. * Knowledge of common network topologies and carrier infrastructure deployment methods. * Familiarity with power distribution, cooling systems, fire suppression systems, and physical security controls. * Experience with API integrations, infrastructure automation, and CI/CD pipelines. * Knowledge of operating system deployments, software installations, and upgrade processes. * Understanding of network monitoring protocols including: * SNMP * CDP * ICMP * VLANs * LAN/WAN Technologies * Experience implementing network security hardening, configuration standards, and operational controls. Technical Skills Layer 1 Infrastructure * Fiber Optics (Single Mode & Multimode) * Copper Cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A) * Optical Transceivers * Structured Cabling Standards * Rack and Cabling Design Data Center Operations * Hardware Installation & Maintenance * Data Center Migrations * Capacity Planning * Inventory Management * Vendor Coordination * Incident Response ## Description * We are seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer to support the deployment, maintenance, and operational excellence of enterprise data center environments. * In this role, you will be responsible for managing Layer 1 infrastructure, supporting critical data center operations, troubleshooting incidents, coordinating vendor activities, and implementing infrastructure changes. * You will work closely with Product Owners, Service Owners, and Subject Matter Experts to execute projects involving data center installations, migrations, decommissions, power events, and infrastructure enhancements., * Independently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve onsite risks, incidents, and high-priority operational issues. * Monitor incident queues, perform shift turnover activities, support media processing, and coordinate vendor escorts. * Execute critical data center activities including hardware installations, rack deployments, system relocations, reconfigurations, decommissions, and power-down events. * Collaborate with Product Owners, Service Owners, and SMEs to validate requirements and deliver infrastructure-related user stories. * Support Layer 1 infrastructure design, implementation, documentation, and operational improvements. * Contribute to infrastructure planning, inventory management, capacity planning, and lifecycle management initiatives. * Assess the impact of hardware, software, and infrastructure changes on data center services and operations. * Maintain accurate technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and implementation records. * Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical reviews, demonstrations, and knowledge-sharing sessions. * Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to operational excellence programs. * Assist with automation efforts, API integrations, and CI/CD-driven infrastructure workflows. * Ensure compliance with organizational standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements., * LAN/WAN/SAN Technologies * Network Troubleshooting * Routing & Switching Concepts * Network Monitoring Tools * Communication Protocols, * Data Center * Operations * LAN * WAN * Routing & Switching * Hardware * Automation * Data Center Technician * Troubleshoot * Monitoring * Data Center Engineer ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [From APIs to MCP: Enterprise Governance, Registry, and Controls](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100336-from-apis-to-mcp-enterprise-governance-registry-and-controls) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [5 Years in Cloud Native: The Good, the Bad, and the Bill](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100111-5-years-in-cloud-native-the-good-the-bad-and-the-bill) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Say goodbye to building boring APIs with Azure Data API Builder](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1194-say-goodbye-to-building-boring-apis-with-azure-data-api-builder) ## 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) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)