IT & Software

Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

Robert Half

Ashburn · Virginia · United States

This is a Tuesday through Saturday shift, 10am to 6pm in Ashburn Virginia, leading infrastructure and operations for a data center site. There is opportunity for long term contract and possible conversion to permanent


Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Must have experience with UPS systems, PDUs, switchgear, upstream/server level power

Will be dealing with escalations and alerts regarding utility power


· Manages infrastructure installation requests from initiation to closure

· Reports to the Infrastructure Manager.

· Supports building Power Downs/Single Sided Events.

· Certify infrastructure network connections and peripherals prior to handing off to DCS.

· Interface with the BAU team to provide any additional infrastructure

· Interface with the BU’s, Hines engineering.

· Coordinates work requests with electrical contractor to ensure all Service Levels are met.

· Provides detailed estimates of assigned projects, documents requirements through direct communication with other members of IT or Project Management team as well as interpretation of schematics and drawings.

· Create Tickets/TCMs & monitor for approval, Closeout/Cancel them once work is complete.

· Coordinate power remediation from start to completion.

· Assist with rack level capacity management and MOA monitoring.

· Participate in any and all meetings pertaining to BAU or projects INF work.

· Provides Root Cause Analysis reports regarding power issues.

· Understanding of the Power and Cooling of a 2N+1 Data Center.

· Management of M&E Vendors.

· RPP surveys for Single sided events.

· Creation of GPC notifications.

· Incident Management

· Coordinate the Infrastructure Installs including but not limited to the following:

  • Survey for Power installs.
  • Infrastructure & Rack installs.
  • Survey for Infrastructure Cabling (Fiber and copper).
  • New Data Center Build-outs.
  • Responsible for the ordering of all infrastructure materials.
  • Responsible for tracking Purchase Orders.
  • Tracking Infrastructure Stock.
  • Storeroom Management.


· Be based out of Ashburn VA. May need to travel to New Jersey for training and yearly visits

· Be available 24x7 by phone.

· Be available to work on Tuesday through Saturdays. Majority of INF work takes place on Friday and Saturdays.

· Be available for any INF power event. xhqgsiq Power downs, single sided events etc.

· Possible travel to SETI sites throughout North America.

Reference: WJ-3131_4707792

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