Job Description Job Description Data Center Systems Engineer Location; Newport Beach, CA (Travel to Omaha, NE as needed) JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Specialist II with deep, end-to-end expertise across all aspects of physical data center operations to join our Infrastructure team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and physical infrastructure of our primary data center in Newport Beach, CA and our colocation disaster recovery site in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded data center professional who understands electrical and power distribution, cooling, cabling, DCIM, and facility management, and who is equally comfortable performing the physical work of racking, cabling, and maintaining critical infrastructure. This position ensures our data center environments remain secure, available, reliable, and well-documented. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform hands-on physical data center work, including rack-and-stack, equipment installation, moves, adds, changes, and end-of-life decommissioning and clean-up. Manage and maintain power infrastructure, including PDUs, rack power distribution, whip builds, circuit capacity, redundancy (A/B feeds), and remote power control configuration and monitoring. Coordinate with facilities and electrical/mechanical vendors on UPS, ATS, generators, power distribution, and electrical maintenance to ensure resilient and code-compliant power delivery. Manage cooling and environmental systems in partnership with facilities, monitoring temperature, humidity, airflow, hot/cold aisle containment, and remediating environmental issues. Design, install, label, and maintain structured cabling (copper and fiber), including cable management, ladder rack, overhead pathways, patch schedules, and rack elevations. Own the DCIM platform, maintaining accurate asset inventory, rack elevations, capacity tracking, power/cooling utilization, connectivity mapping, and space planning. Lead colocation (colo) management activities, including colo selection and evaluation, contract and SLA coordination, space/power/cooling requirements, remote-hands coordination, and vendor relationship management. Plan and manage data center capacity for space, power, and cooling, and forecast growth to support new equipment deployments and infrastructure projects. Define, communicate, and enforce data center standards, labeling conventions, safety practices, and physical security and compliance requirements. Coordinate and execute infrastructure deployments and migrations (e.g., VMware-to-Nutanix, hardware refreshes) with Systems, Network, Storage, Facilities, Security, and vendor teams. Provide escalation support for complex power, cooling, cabling, environmental, and physical hardware issues, coordinating with operations, facilities, and vendor partners. Ensure proper physical installation practices, including seismic/earthquake bracing (Unistrut), grounding, weight distribution, and adherence to manufacturer and site standards. Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including rack diagrams, cable schedules, IP/port documentation, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and operational records. Support server and hardware operations across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms, including basic system administration and health checks (no red lights, no errors). Participate in disaster recovery activities and resiliency testing at the Omaha DR site, including power-failover validation and coordination with network and platform teams. Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours and 24/7 support for critical data center operations as required. QUALIFICATIONS Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on data center experience. 8+ years of hands-on data center operations experience across multiple sites, including primary and colocation/DR environments. Familiarity with Windows, Linux and Hypervisor environments. Strong, demonstrable expertise across all physical data center domains: electrical/power distribution, PDUs, cooling/environmental systems, structured cabling, and facility management. Hands-on experience with DCIM tools for asset, capacity, power, and connectivity management. Experience with colocation facilities, including colo selection/evaluation, space/power/cooling planning, and remote-hands coordination. Practical knowledge of power infrastructure, including UPS, ATS, generators, redundant (A/B) power feeds, circuit sizing, and rack power capacity. Proficiency with structured cabling (copper and fiber), cable management, labeling standards, and rack elevation design. Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, racking, and installing equipment, and working in data center environments. Working knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware, with familiarity across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during critical events. Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate physical infrastructure records. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with facilities, vendors, and global infrastructure teams. Willingness and ability to travel to the Omaha, NE data center as needed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Industry certifications such as DCCA, DCCS, CDCP/CDCS/CDCE (Data Center Certified Professional/Specialist/Expert), or BICSI cabling certifications. Experience with data center monitoring tools (Grafana, Solarwinds and vendor call-home solutions) and environmental/power monitoring platforms. Experience supporting data center relocations, buildouts, or colocation migrations. Familiarity with physical security systems, fire suppression, and data center compliance standards. CORE COMPETENCIES End-to-end physical data center expertise (power, cooling, cabling, DCIM) Colocation and facility management Hands-on installation and physical infrastructure work Capacity planning and documentation discipline Cross-functional coordination with facilities and vendors Reliability, safety, and operational excellence Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses. Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.
11/13/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Data Center Systems Engineer Location; Newport Beach, CA (Travel to Omaha, NE as needed) JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Specialist II with deep, end-to-end expertise across all aspects of physical data center operations to join our Infrastructure team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and physical infrastructure of our primary data center in Newport Beach, CA and our colocation disaster recovery site in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded data center professional who understands electrical and power distribution, cooling, cabling, DCIM, and facility management, and who is equally comfortable performing the physical work of racking, cabling, and maintaining critical infrastructure. This position ensures our data center environments remain secure, available, reliable, and well-documented. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform hands-on physical data center work, including rack-and-stack, equipment installation, moves, adds, changes, and end-of-life decommissioning and clean-up. Manage and maintain power infrastructure, including PDUs, rack power distribution, whip builds, circuit capacity, redundancy (A/B feeds), and remote power control configuration and monitoring. Coordinate with facilities and electrical/mechanical vendors on UPS, ATS, generators, power distribution, and electrical maintenance to ensure resilient and code-compliant power delivery. Manage cooling and environmental systems in partnership with facilities, monitoring temperature, humidity, airflow, hot/cold aisle containment, and remediating environmental issues. Design, install, label, and maintain structured cabling (copper and fiber), including cable management, ladder rack, overhead pathways, patch schedules, and rack elevations. Own the DCIM platform, maintaining accurate asset inventory, rack elevations, capacity tracking, power/cooling utilization, connectivity mapping, and space planning. Lead colocation (colo) management activities, including colo selection and evaluation, contract and SLA coordination, space/power/cooling requirements, remote-hands coordination, and vendor relationship management. Plan and manage data center capacity for space, power, and cooling, and forecast growth to support new equipment deployments and infrastructure projects. Define, communicate, and enforce data center standards, labeling conventions, safety practices, and physical security and compliance requirements. Coordinate and execute infrastructure deployments and migrations (e.g., VMware-to-Nutanix, hardware refreshes) with Systems, Network, Storage, Facilities, Security, and vendor teams. Provide escalation support for complex power, cooling, cabling, environmental, and physical hardware issues, coordinating with operations, facilities, and vendor partners. Ensure proper physical installation practices, including seismic/earthquake bracing (Unistrut), grounding, weight distribution, and adherence to manufacturer and site standards. Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including rack diagrams, cable schedules, IP/port documentation, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and operational records. Support server and hardware operations across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms, including basic system administration and health checks (no red lights, no errors). Participate in disaster recovery activities and resiliency testing at the Omaha DR site, including power-failover validation and coordination with network and platform teams. Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours and 24/7 support for critical data center operations as required. QUALIFICATIONS Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on data center experience. 8+ years of hands-on data center operations experience across multiple sites, including primary and colocation/DR environments. Familiarity with Windows, Linux and Hypervisor environments. Strong, demonstrable expertise across all physical data center domains: electrical/power distribution, PDUs, cooling/environmental systems, structured cabling, and facility management. Hands-on experience with DCIM tools for asset, capacity, power, and connectivity management. Experience with colocation facilities, including colo selection/evaluation, space/power/cooling planning, and remote-hands coordination. Practical knowledge of power infrastructure, including UPS, ATS, generators, redundant (A/B) power feeds, circuit sizing, and rack power capacity. Proficiency with structured cabling (copper and fiber), cable management, labeling standards, and rack elevation design. Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, racking, and installing equipment, and working in data center environments. Working knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware, with familiarity across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during critical events. Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate physical infrastructure records. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with facilities, vendors, and global infrastructure teams. Willingness and ability to travel to the Omaha, NE data center as needed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Industry certifications such as DCCA, DCCS, CDCP/CDCS/CDCE (Data Center Certified Professional/Specialist/Expert), or BICSI cabling certifications. Experience with data center monitoring tools (Grafana, Solarwinds and vendor call-home solutions) and environmental/power monitoring platforms. Experience supporting data center relocations, buildouts, or colocation migrations. Familiarity with physical security systems, fire suppression, and data center compliance standards. CORE COMPETENCIES End-to-end physical data center expertise (power, cooling, cabling, DCIM) Colocation and facility management Hands-on installation and physical infrastructure work Capacity planning and documentation discipline Cross-functional coordination with facilities and vendors Reliability, safety, and operational excellence Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses. Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Data Center Network Engineer Location: Henrico-VA / TX - Onsite Employment Type: W2 Experience Required: 1-3+Years Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Center Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure Operations team. The ideal candidate will assist in deploying, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network and server infrastructure across data centers and Point of Presence (POP) locations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with enterprise networking, data center operations, infrastructure deployment, asset management, and network support in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and support network and server infrastructure in data centers and POP environments. Assist with installation, rack-and-stack activities, cabling, and hardware deployments. Create and maintain rack elevations, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and port mapping documentation. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network and server hardware issues. Support asset inventory management and tracking of networking equipment. Coordinate with Network Engineering, Logistics, and third-party vendors during infrastructure deployments. Assist in calculating power, space, and cooling requirements for network equipment installations. Participate in equipment upgrades, migrations, and network turn-up activities. Follow and maintain RMA processes for defective hardware and vendor replacements. Create and update technical documentation, operational procedures, and deployment records. Utilize internal tools and scripts to monitor, configure, and maintain network devices and servers. Escalate complex technical issues to senior engineering teams when necessary. Adhere to data center operational standards, safety procedures, and industry best practices. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field. 1-3 years of experience supporting enterprise networks, data centers, or IT infrastructure environments. Basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and switching concepts. Experience with network devices such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or similar platforms. Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments. Understanding of structured cabling, fiber optics, and rack infrastructure. Knowledge of hardware installation, troubleshooting, and asset management processes. Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to work in a data center environment and lift equipment as required. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
11/13/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Data Center Network Engineer Location: Henrico-VA / TX - Onsite Employment Type: W2 Experience Required: 1-3+Years Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Center Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure Operations team. The ideal candidate will assist in deploying, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network and server infrastructure across data centers and Point of Presence (POP) locations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with enterprise networking, data center operations, infrastructure deployment, asset management, and network support in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and support network and server infrastructure in data centers and POP environments. Assist with installation, rack-and-stack activities, cabling, and hardware deployments. Create and maintain rack elevations, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and port mapping documentation. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network and server hardware issues. Support asset inventory management and tracking of networking equipment. Coordinate with Network Engineering, Logistics, and third-party vendors during infrastructure deployments. Assist in calculating power, space, and cooling requirements for network equipment installations. Participate in equipment upgrades, migrations, and network turn-up activities. Follow and maintain RMA processes for defective hardware and vendor replacements. Create and update technical documentation, operational procedures, and deployment records. Utilize internal tools and scripts to monitor, configure, and maintain network devices and servers. Escalate complex technical issues to senior engineering teams when necessary. Adhere to data center operational standards, safety procedures, and industry best practices. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field. 1-3 years of experience supporting enterprise networks, data centers, or IT infrastructure environments. Basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and switching concepts. Experience with network devices such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or similar platforms. Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments. Understanding of structured cabling, fiber optics, and rack infrastructure. Knowledge of hardware installation, troubleshooting, and asset management processes. Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to work in a data center environment and lift equipment as required. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) seeks an Installation Technician to deploy and support infrastructure that powers the world's leading cloud platform. In this field/on-site role, you will install, cable, and configure servers, network gear, and related hardware in AWS facilities and customer sites. You'll follow detailed implementation plans, maintain rigorous documentation, and uphold AWS's security and safety standards. Working in fast-paced, customer-obsessed teams, you'll collaborate with engineers, learn cutting-edge cloud technologies, and help deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure that supports millions of users worldwide. Responsibilities Install and configure AWS-related hardware and networking equipment at customer or AWS sites Follow detailed technical implementation plans and standard operating procedures Perform cable management, racking, stacking, labeling, and physical infrastructure setup Verify connectivity, run basic diagnostics, and escalate complex issues to engineers Document installations, updates, and site conditions in AWS tools and ticketing systems Collaborate with AWS operations, network, and data center teams to coordinate work Adhere to safety, security, and compliance standards in data center and customer environments Provide on-site support during cutovers, maintenance windows, and equipment upgrades Maintain inventory accuracy for equipment, components, and tools Continuously improve installation quality and speed using data and customer feedback Required Skills Hardware installation and troubleshooting Structured cabling and cable management Basic TCP/IP networking and connectivity testing Reading rack elevations and installation diagrams Use of hand and power tools safely Ticketing and documentation tools (e.g., Service Now, Jira) Basic Linux or Windows server familiarity Network equipment installation (switches, routers, firewalls) Physical security and compliance best practices Time management and task prioritization in the field
11/10/2026
Full time
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) seeks an Installation Technician to deploy and support infrastructure that powers the world's leading cloud platform. In this field/on-site role, you will install, cable, and configure servers, network gear, and related hardware in AWS facilities and customer sites. You'll follow detailed implementation plans, maintain rigorous documentation, and uphold AWS's security and safety standards. Working in fast-paced, customer-obsessed teams, you'll collaborate with engineers, learn cutting-edge cloud technologies, and help deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure that supports millions of users worldwide. Responsibilities Install and configure AWS-related hardware and networking equipment at customer or AWS sites Follow detailed technical implementation plans and standard operating procedures Perform cable management, racking, stacking, labeling, and physical infrastructure setup Verify connectivity, run basic diagnostics, and escalate complex issues to engineers Document installations, updates, and site conditions in AWS tools and ticketing systems Collaborate with AWS operations, network, and data center teams to coordinate work Adhere to safety, security, and compliance standards in data center and customer environments Provide on-site support during cutovers, maintenance windows, and equipment upgrades Maintain inventory accuracy for equipment, components, and tools Continuously improve installation quality and speed using data and customer feedback Required Skills Hardware installation and troubleshooting Structured cabling and cable management Basic TCP/IP networking and connectivity testing Reading rack elevations and installation diagrams Use of hand and power tools safely Ticketing and documentation tools (e.g., Service Now, Jira) Basic Linux or Windows server familiarity Network equipment installation (switches, routers, firewalls) Physical security and compliance best practices Time management and task prioritization in the field
Job Description Job Description Data Center Systems Engineer Location; Newport Beach, CA (Travel to Omaha, NE as needed) JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Specialist II with deep, end-to-end expertise across all aspects of physical data center operations to join our Infrastructure team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and physical infrastructure of our primary data center in Newport Beach, CA and our colocation disaster recovery site in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded data center professional who understands electrical and power distribution, cooling, cabling, DCIM, and facility management, and who is equally comfortable performing the physical work of racking, cabling, and maintaining critical infrastructure. This position ensures our data center environments remain secure, available, reliable, and well-documented. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform hands-on physical data center work, including rack-and-stack, equipment installation, moves, adds, changes, and end-of-life decommissioning and clean-up. Manage and maintain power infrastructure, including PDUs, rack power distribution, whip builds, circuit capacity, redundancy (A/B feeds), and remote power control configuration and monitoring. Coordinate with facilities and electrical/mechanical vendors on UPS, ATS, generators, power distribution, and electrical maintenance to ensure resilient and code-compliant power delivery. Manage cooling and environmental systems in partnership with facilities, monitoring temperature, humidity, airflow, hot/cold aisle containment, and remediating environmental issues. Design, install, label, and maintain structured cabling (copper and fiber), including cable management, ladder rack, overhead pathways, patch schedules, and rack elevations. Own the DCIM platform, maintaining accurate asset inventory, rack elevations, capacity tracking, power/cooling utilization, connectivity mapping, and space planning. Lead colocation (colo) management activities, including colo selection and evaluation, contract and SLA coordination, space/power/cooling requirements, remote-hands coordination, and vendor relationship management. Plan and manage data center capacity for space, power, and cooling, and forecast growth to support new equipment deployments and infrastructure projects. Define, communicate, and enforce data center standards, labeling conventions, safety practices, and physical security and compliance requirements. Coordinate and execute infrastructure deployments and migrations (e.g., VMware-to-Nutanix, hardware refreshes) with Systems, Network, Storage, Facilities, Security, and vendor teams. Provide escalation support for complex power, cooling, cabling, environmental, and physical hardware issues, coordinating with operations, facilities, and vendor partners. Ensure proper physical installation practices, including seismic/earthquake bracing (Unistrut), grounding, weight distribution, and adherence to manufacturer and site standards. Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including rack diagrams, cable schedules, IP/port documentation, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and operational records. Support server and hardware operations across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms, including basic system administration and health checks (no red lights, no errors). Participate in disaster recovery activities and resiliency testing at the Omaha DR site, including power-failover validation and coordination with network and platform teams. Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours and 24/7 support for critical data center operations as required. QUALIFICATIONS Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on data center experience. 8+ years of hands-on data center operations experience across multiple sites, including primary and colocation/DR environments. Familiarity with Windows, Linux and Hypervisor environments. Strong, demonstrable expertise across all physical data center domains: electrical/power distribution, PDUs, cooling/environmental systems, structured cabling, and facility management. Hands-on experience with DCIM tools for asset, capacity, power, and connectivity management. Experience with colocation facilities, including colo selection/evaluation, space/power/cooling planning, and remote-hands coordination. Practical knowledge of power infrastructure, including UPS, ATS, generators, redundant (A/B) power feeds, circuit sizing, and rack power capacity. Proficiency with structured cabling (copper and fiber), cable management, labeling standards, and rack elevation design. Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, racking, and installing equipment, and working in data center environments. Working knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware, with familiarity across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during critical events. Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate physical infrastructure records. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with facilities, vendors, and global infrastructure teams. Willingness and ability to travel to the Omaha, NE data center as needed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Industry certifications such as DCCA, DCCS, CDCP/CDCS/CDCE (Data Center Certified Professional/Specialist/Expert), or BICSI cabling certifications. Experience with data center monitoring tools (Grafana, Solarwinds and vendor call-home solutions) and environmental/power monitoring platforms. Experience supporting data center relocations, buildouts, or colocation migrations. Familiarity with physical security systems, fire suppression, and data center compliance standards. CORE COMPETENCIES End-to-end physical data center expertise (power, cooling, cabling, DCIM) Colocation and facility management Hands-on installation and physical infrastructure work Capacity planning and documentation discipline Cross-functional coordination with facilities and vendors Reliability, safety, and operational excellence Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses. Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.
11/06/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Data Center Systems Engineer Location; Newport Beach, CA (Travel to Omaha, NE as needed) JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Specialist II with deep, end-to-end expertise across all aspects of physical data center operations to join our Infrastructure team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and physical infrastructure of our primary data center in Newport Beach, CA and our colocation disaster recovery site in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded data center professional who understands electrical and power distribution, cooling, cabling, DCIM, and facility management, and who is equally comfortable performing the physical work of racking, cabling, and maintaining critical infrastructure. This position ensures our data center environments remain secure, available, reliable, and well-documented. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform hands-on physical data center work, including rack-and-stack, equipment installation, moves, adds, changes, and end-of-life decommissioning and clean-up. Manage and maintain power infrastructure, including PDUs, rack power distribution, whip builds, circuit capacity, redundancy (A/B feeds), and remote power control configuration and monitoring. Coordinate with facilities and electrical/mechanical vendors on UPS, ATS, generators, power distribution, and electrical maintenance to ensure resilient and code-compliant power delivery. Manage cooling and environmental systems in partnership with facilities, monitoring temperature, humidity, airflow, hot/cold aisle containment, and remediating environmental issues. Design, install, label, and maintain structured cabling (copper and fiber), including cable management, ladder rack, overhead pathways, patch schedules, and rack elevations. Own the DCIM platform, maintaining accurate asset inventory, rack elevations, capacity tracking, power/cooling utilization, connectivity mapping, and space planning. Lead colocation (colo) management activities, including colo selection and evaluation, contract and SLA coordination, space/power/cooling requirements, remote-hands coordination, and vendor relationship management. Plan and manage data center capacity for space, power, and cooling, and forecast growth to support new equipment deployments and infrastructure projects. Define, communicate, and enforce data center standards, labeling conventions, safety practices, and physical security and compliance requirements. Coordinate and execute infrastructure deployments and migrations (e.g., VMware-to-Nutanix, hardware refreshes) with Systems, Network, Storage, Facilities, Security, and vendor teams. Provide escalation support for complex power, cooling, cabling, environmental, and physical hardware issues, coordinating with operations, facilities, and vendor partners. Ensure proper physical installation practices, including seismic/earthquake bracing (Unistrut), grounding, weight distribution, and adherence to manufacturer and site standards. Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including rack diagrams, cable schedules, IP/port documentation, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and operational records. Support server and hardware operations across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms, including basic system administration and health checks (no red lights, no errors). Participate in disaster recovery activities and resiliency testing at the Omaha DR site, including power-failover validation and coordination with network and platform teams. Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours and 24/7 support for critical data center operations as required. QUALIFICATIONS Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on data center experience. 8+ years of hands-on data center operations experience across multiple sites, including primary and colocation/DR environments. Familiarity with Windows, Linux and Hypervisor environments. Strong, demonstrable expertise across all physical data center domains: electrical/power distribution, PDUs, cooling/environmental systems, structured cabling, and facility management. Hands-on experience with DCIM tools for asset, capacity, power, and connectivity management. Experience with colocation facilities, including colo selection/evaluation, space/power/cooling planning, and remote-hands coordination. Practical knowledge of power infrastructure, including UPS, ATS, generators, redundant (A/B) power feeds, circuit sizing, and rack power capacity. Proficiency with structured cabling (copper and fiber), cable management, labeling standards, and rack elevation design. Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, racking, and installing equipment, and working in data center environments. Working knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware, with familiarity across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during critical events. Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate physical infrastructure records. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with facilities, vendors, and global infrastructure teams. Willingness and ability to travel to the Omaha, NE data center as needed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Industry certifications such as DCCA, DCCS, CDCP/CDCS/CDCE (Data Center Certified Professional/Specialist/Expert), or BICSI cabling certifications. Experience with data center monitoring tools (Grafana, Solarwinds and vendor call-home solutions) and environmental/power monitoring platforms. Experience supporting data center relocations, buildouts, or colocation migrations. Familiarity with physical security systems, fire suppression, and data center compliance standards. CORE COMPETENCIES End-to-end physical data center expertise (power, cooling, cabling, DCIM) Colocation and facility management Hands-on installation and physical infrastructure work Capacity planning and documentation discipline Cross-functional coordination with facilities and vendors Reliability, safety, and operational excellence Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses. Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Data Center Network Engineer Location: Henrico-VA / TX - Onsite Employment Type: W2 Experience Required: 1-3+Years Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Center Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure Operations team. The ideal candidate will assist in deploying, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network and server infrastructure across data centers and Point of Presence (POP) locations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with enterprise networking, data center operations, infrastructure deployment, asset management, and network support in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and support network and server infrastructure in data centers and POP environments. Assist with installation, rack-and-stack activities, cabling, and hardware deployments. Create and maintain rack elevations, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and port mapping documentation. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network and server hardware issues. Support asset inventory management and tracking of networking equipment. Coordinate with Network Engineering, Logistics, and third-party vendors during infrastructure deployments. Assist in calculating power, space, and cooling requirements for network equipment installations. Participate in equipment upgrades, migrations, and network turn-up activities. Follow and maintain RMA processes for defective hardware and vendor replacements. Create and update technical documentation, operational procedures, and deployment records. Utilize internal tools and scripts to monitor, configure, and maintain network devices and servers. Escalate complex technical issues to senior engineering teams when necessary. Adhere to data center operational standards, safety procedures, and industry best practices. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field. 1-3 years of experience supporting enterprise networks, data centers, or IT infrastructure environments. Basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and switching concepts. Experience with network devices such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or similar platforms. Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments. Understanding of structured cabling, fiber optics, and rack infrastructure. Knowledge of hardware installation, troubleshooting, and asset management processes. Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to work in a data center environment and lift equipment as required. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
11/06/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Data Center Network Engineer Location: Henrico-VA / TX - Onsite Employment Type: W2 Experience Required: 1-3+Years Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Center Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure Operations team. The ideal candidate will assist in deploying, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network and server infrastructure across data centers and Point of Presence (POP) locations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with enterprise networking, data center operations, infrastructure deployment, asset management, and network support in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and support network and server infrastructure in data centers and POP environments. Assist with installation, rack-and-stack activities, cabling, and hardware deployments. Create and maintain rack elevations, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and port mapping documentation. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network and server hardware issues. Support asset inventory management and tracking of networking equipment. Coordinate with Network Engineering, Logistics, and third-party vendors during infrastructure deployments. Assist in calculating power, space, and cooling requirements for network equipment installations. Participate in equipment upgrades, migrations, and network turn-up activities. Follow and maintain RMA processes for defective hardware and vendor replacements. Create and update technical documentation, operational procedures, and deployment records. Utilize internal tools and scripts to monitor, configure, and maintain network devices and servers. Escalate complex technical issues to senior engineering teams when necessary. Adhere to data center operational standards, safety procedures, and industry best practices. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field. 1-3 years of experience supporting enterprise networks, data centers, or IT infrastructure environments. Basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and switching concepts. Experience with network devices such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or similar platforms. Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments. Understanding of structured cabling, fiber optics, and rack infrastructure. Knowledge of hardware installation, troubleshooting, and asset management processes. Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to work in a data center environment and lift equipment as required. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
Job Description Job Description Data Center Systems Engineer Location; Newport Beach, CA (Travel to Omaha, NE as needed) JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Specialist II with deep, end-to-end expertise across all aspects of physical data center operations to join our Infrastructure team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and physical infrastructure of our primary data center in Newport Beach, CA and our colocation disaster recovery site in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded data center professional who understands electrical and power distribution, cooling, cabling, DCIM, and facility management, and who is equally comfortable performing the physical work of racking, cabling, and maintaining critical infrastructure. This position ensures our data center environments remain secure, available, reliable, and well-documented. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform hands-on physical data center work, including rack-and-stack, equipment installation, moves, adds, changes, and end-of-life decommissioning and clean-up. Manage and maintain power infrastructure, including PDUs, rack power distribution, whip builds, circuit capacity, redundancy (A/B feeds), and remote power control configuration and monitoring. Coordinate with facilities and electrical/mechanical vendors on UPS, ATS, generators, power distribution, and electrical maintenance to ensure resilient and code-compliant power delivery. Manage cooling and environmental systems in partnership with facilities, monitoring temperature, humidity, airflow, hot/cold aisle containment, and remediating environmental issues. Design, install, label, and maintain structured cabling (copper and fiber), including cable management, ladder rack, overhead pathways, patch schedules, and rack elevations. Own the DCIM platform, maintaining accurate asset inventory, rack elevations, capacity tracking, power/cooling utilization, connectivity mapping, and space planning. Lead colocation (colo) management activities, including colo selection and evaluation, contract and SLA coordination, space/power/cooling requirements, remote-hands coordination, and vendor relationship management. Plan and manage data center capacity for space, power, and cooling, and forecast growth to support new equipment deployments and infrastructure projects. Define, communicate, and enforce data center standards, labeling conventions, safety practices, and physical security and compliance requirements. Coordinate and execute infrastructure deployments and migrations (e.g., VMware-to-Nutanix, hardware refreshes) with Systems, Network, Storage, Facilities, Security, and vendor teams. Provide escalation support for complex power, cooling, cabling, environmental, and physical hardware issues, coordinating with operations, facilities, and vendor partners. Ensure proper physical installation practices, including seismic/earthquake bracing (Unistrut), grounding, weight distribution, and adherence to manufacturer and site standards. Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including rack diagrams, cable schedules, IP/port documentation, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and operational records. Support server and hardware operations across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms, including basic system administration and health checks (no red lights, no errors). Participate in disaster recovery activities and resiliency testing at the Omaha DR site, including power-failover validation and coordination with network and platform teams. Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours and 24/7 support for critical data center operations as required. QUALIFICATIONS Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on data center experience. 8+ years of hands-on data center operations experience across multiple sites, including primary and colocation/DR environments. Familiarity with Windows, Linux and Hypervisor environments. Strong, demonstrable expertise across all physical data center domains: electrical/power distribution, PDUs, cooling/environmental systems, structured cabling, and facility management. Hands-on experience with DCIM tools for asset, capacity, power, and connectivity management. Experience with colocation facilities, including colo selection/evaluation, space/power/cooling planning, and remote-hands coordination. Practical knowledge of power infrastructure, including UPS, ATS, generators, redundant (A/B) power feeds, circuit sizing, and rack power capacity. Proficiency with structured cabling (copper and fiber), cable management, labeling standards, and rack elevation design. Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, racking, and installing equipment, and working in data center environments. Working knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware, with familiarity across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during critical events. Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate physical infrastructure records. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with facilities, vendors, and global infrastructure teams. Willingness and ability to travel to the Omaha, NE data center as needed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Industry certifications such as DCCA, DCCS, CDCP/CDCS/CDCE (Data Center Certified Professional/Specialist/Expert), or BICSI cabling certifications. Experience with data center monitoring tools (Grafana, Solarwinds and vendor call-home solutions) and environmental/power monitoring platforms. Experience supporting data center relocations, buildouts, or colocation migrations. Familiarity with physical security systems, fire suppression, and data center compliance standards. CORE COMPETENCIES End-to-end physical data center expertise (power, cooling, cabling, DCIM) Colocation and facility management Hands-on installation and physical infrastructure work Capacity planning and documentation discipline Cross-functional coordination with facilities and vendors Reliability, safety, and operational excellence Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses. Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.
09/30/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Data Center Systems Engineer Location; Newport Beach, CA (Travel to Omaha, NE as needed) JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Specialist II with deep, end-to-end expertise across all aspects of physical data center operations to join our Infrastructure team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and physical infrastructure of our primary data center in Newport Beach, CA and our colocation disaster recovery site in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded data center professional who understands electrical and power distribution, cooling, cabling, DCIM, and facility management, and who is equally comfortable performing the physical work of racking, cabling, and maintaining critical infrastructure. This position ensures our data center environments remain secure, available, reliable, and well-documented. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform hands-on physical data center work, including rack-and-stack, equipment installation, moves, adds, changes, and end-of-life decommissioning and clean-up. Manage and maintain power infrastructure, including PDUs, rack power distribution, whip builds, circuit capacity, redundancy (A/B feeds), and remote power control configuration and monitoring. Coordinate with facilities and electrical/mechanical vendors on UPS, ATS, generators, power distribution, and electrical maintenance to ensure resilient and code-compliant power delivery. Manage cooling and environmental systems in partnership with facilities, monitoring temperature, humidity, airflow, hot/cold aisle containment, and remediating environmental issues. Design, install, label, and maintain structured cabling (copper and fiber), including cable management, ladder rack, overhead pathways, patch schedules, and rack elevations. Own the DCIM platform, maintaining accurate asset inventory, rack elevations, capacity tracking, power/cooling utilization, connectivity mapping, and space planning. Lead colocation (colo) management activities, including colo selection and evaluation, contract and SLA coordination, space/power/cooling requirements, remote-hands coordination, and vendor relationship management. Plan and manage data center capacity for space, power, and cooling, and forecast growth to support new equipment deployments and infrastructure projects. Define, communicate, and enforce data center standards, labeling conventions, safety practices, and physical security and compliance requirements. Coordinate and execute infrastructure deployments and migrations (e.g., VMware-to-Nutanix, hardware refreshes) with Systems, Network, Storage, Facilities, Security, and vendor teams. Provide escalation support for complex power, cooling, cabling, environmental, and physical hardware issues, coordinating with operations, facilities, and vendor partners. Ensure proper physical installation practices, including seismic/earthquake bracing (Unistrut), grounding, weight distribution, and adherence to manufacturer and site standards. Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including rack diagrams, cable schedules, IP/port documentation, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and operational records. Support server and hardware operations across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms, including basic system administration and health checks (no red lights, no errors). Participate in disaster recovery activities and resiliency testing at the Omaha DR site, including power-failover validation and coordination with network and platform teams. Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours and 24/7 support for critical data center operations as required. QUALIFICATIONS Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on data center experience. 8+ years of hands-on data center operations experience across multiple sites, including primary and colocation/DR environments. Familiarity with Windows, Linux and Hypervisor environments. Strong, demonstrable expertise across all physical data center domains: electrical/power distribution, PDUs, cooling/environmental systems, structured cabling, and facility management. Hands-on experience with DCIM tools for asset, capacity, power, and connectivity management. Experience with colocation facilities, including colo selection/evaluation, space/power/cooling planning, and remote-hands coordination. Practical knowledge of power infrastructure, including UPS, ATS, generators, redundant (A/B) power feeds, circuit sizing, and rack power capacity. Proficiency with structured cabling (copper and fiber), cable management, labeling standards, and rack elevation design. Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, racking, and installing equipment, and working in data center environments. Working knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware, with familiarity across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during critical events. Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate physical infrastructure records. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with facilities, vendors, and global infrastructure teams. Willingness and ability to travel to the Omaha, NE data center as needed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Industry certifications such as DCCA, DCCS, CDCP/CDCS/CDCE (Data Center Certified Professional/Specialist/Expert), or BICSI cabling certifications. Experience with data center monitoring tools (Grafana, Solarwinds and vendor call-home solutions) and environmental/power monitoring platforms. Experience supporting data center relocations, buildouts, or colocation migrations. Familiarity with physical security systems, fire suppression, and data center compliance standards. CORE COMPETENCIES End-to-end physical data center expertise (power, cooling, cabling, DCIM) Colocation and facility management Hands-on installation and physical infrastructure work Capacity planning and documentation discipline Cross-functional coordination with facilities and vendors Reliability, safety, and operational excellence Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses. Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.
Job Description Job Description Data Center Systems Engineer Location; Newport Beach, CA (Travel to Omaha, NE as needed) JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Specialist II with deep, end-to-end expertise across all aspects of physical data center operations to join our Infrastructure team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and physical infrastructure of our primary data center in Newport Beach, CA and our colocation disaster recovery site in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded data center professional who understands electrical and power distribution, cooling, cabling, DCIM, and facility management, and who is equally comfortable performing the physical work of racking, cabling, and maintaining critical infrastructure. This position ensures our data center environments remain secure, available, reliable, and well-documented. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform hands-on physical data center work, including rack-and-stack, equipment installation, moves, adds, changes, and end-of-life decommissioning and clean-up. Manage and maintain power infrastructure, including PDUs, rack power distribution, whip builds, circuit capacity, redundancy (A/B feeds), and remote power control configuration and monitoring. Coordinate with facilities and electrical/mechanical vendors on UPS, ATS, generators, power distribution, and electrical maintenance to ensure resilient and code-compliant power delivery. Manage cooling and environmental systems in partnership with facilities, monitoring temperature, humidity, airflow, hot/cold aisle containment, and remediating environmental issues. Design, install, label, and maintain structured cabling (copper and fiber), including cable management, ladder rack, overhead pathways, patch schedules, and rack elevations. Own the DCIM platform, maintaining accurate asset inventory, rack elevations, capacity tracking, power/cooling utilization, connectivity mapping, and space planning. Lead colocation (colo) management activities, including colo selection and evaluation, contract and SLA coordination, space/power/cooling requirements, remote-hands coordination, and vendor relationship management. Plan and manage data center capacity for space, power, and cooling, and forecast growth to support new equipment deployments and infrastructure projects. Define, communicate, and enforce data center standards, labeling conventions, safety practices, and physical security and compliance requirements. Coordinate and execute infrastructure deployments and migrations (e.g., VMware-to-Nutanix, hardware refreshes) with Systems, Network, Storage, Facilities, Security, and vendor teams. Provide escalation support for complex power, cooling, cabling, environmental, and physical hardware issues, coordinating with operations, facilities, and vendor partners. Ensure proper physical installation practices, including seismic/earthquake bracing (Unistrut), grounding, weight distribution, and adherence to manufacturer and site standards. Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including rack diagrams, cable schedules, IP/port documentation, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and operational records. Support server and hardware operations across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms, including basic system administration and health checks (no red lights, no errors). Participate in disaster recovery activities and resiliency testing at the Omaha DR site, including power-failover validation and coordination with network and platform teams. Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours and 24/7 support for critical data center operations as required. QUALIFICATIONS Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on data center experience. 8+ years of hands-on data center operations experience across multiple sites, including primary and colocation/DR environments. Familiarity with Windows, Linux and Hypervisor environments. Strong, demonstrable expertise across all physical data center domains: electrical/power distribution, PDUs, cooling/environmental systems, structured cabling, and facility management. Hands-on experience with DCIM tools for asset, capacity, power, and connectivity management. Experience with colocation facilities, including colo selection/evaluation, space/power/cooling planning, and remote-hands coordination. Practical knowledge of power infrastructure, including UPS, ATS, generators, redundant (A/B) power feeds, circuit sizing, and rack power capacity. Proficiency with structured cabling (copper and fiber), cable management, labeling standards, and rack elevation design. Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, racking, and installing equipment, and working in data center environments. Working knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware, with familiarity across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during critical events. Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate physical infrastructure records. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with facilities, vendors, and global infrastructure teams. Willingness and ability to travel to the Omaha, NE data center as needed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Industry certifications such as DCCA, DCCS, CDCP/CDCS/CDCE (Data Center Certified Professional/Specialist/Expert), or BICSI cabling certifications. Experience with data center monitoring tools (Grafana, Solarwinds and vendor call-home solutions) and environmental/power monitoring platforms. Experience supporting data center relocations, buildouts, or colocation migrations. Familiarity with physical security systems, fire suppression, and data center compliance standards. CORE COMPETENCIES End-to-end physical data center expertise (power, cooling, cabling, DCIM) Colocation and facility management Hands-on installation and physical infrastructure work Capacity planning and documentation discipline Cross-functional coordination with facilities and vendors Reliability, safety, and operational excellence Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses. Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.
09/15/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Data Center Systems Engineer Location; Newport Beach, CA (Travel to Omaha, NE as needed) JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Specialist II with deep, end-to-end expertise across all aspects of physical data center operations to join our Infrastructure team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and physical infrastructure of our primary data center in Newport Beach, CA and our colocation disaster recovery site in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded data center professional who understands electrical and power distribution, cooling, cabling, DCIM, and facility management, and who is equally comfortable performing the physical work of racking, cabling, and maintaining critical infrastructure. This position ensures our data center environments remain secure, available, reliable, and well-documented. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform hands-on physical data center work, including rack-and-stack, equipment installation, moves, adds, changes, and end-of-life decommissioning and clean-up. Manage and maintain power infrastructure, including PDUs, rack power distribution, whip builds, circuit capacity, redundancy (A/B feeds), and remote power control configuration and monitoring. Coordinate with facilities and electrical/mechanical vendors on UPS, ATS, generators, power distribution, and electrical maintenance to ensure resilient and code-compliant power delivery. Manage cooling and environmental systems in partnership with facilities, monitoring temperature, humidity, airflow, hot/cold aisle containment, and remediating environmental issues. Design, install, label, and maintain structured cabling (copper and fiber), including cable management, ladder rack, overhead pathways, patch schedules, and rack elevations. Own the DCIM platform, maintaining accurate asset inventory, rack elevations, capacity tracking, power/cooling utilization, connectivity mapping, and space planning. Lead colocation (colo) management activities, including colo selection and evaluation, contract and SLA coordination, space/power/cooling requirements, remote-hands coordination, and vendor relationship management. Plan and manage data center capacity for space, power, and cooling, and forecast growth to support new equipment deployments and infrastructure projects. Define, communicate, and enforce data center standards, labeling conventions, safety practices, and physical security and compliance requirements. Coordinate and execute infrastructure deployments and migrations (e.g., VMware-to-Nutanix, hardware refreshes) with Systems, Network, Storage, Facilities, Security, and vendor teams. Provide escalation support for complex power, cooling, cabling, environmental, and physical hardware issues, coordinating with operations, facilities, and vendor partners. Ensure proper physical installation practices, including seismic/earthquake bracing (Unistrut), grounding, weight distribution, and adherence to manufacturer and site standards. Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including rack diagrams, cable schedules, IP/port documentation, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and operational records. Support server and hardware operations across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms, including basic system administration and health checks (no red lights, no errors). Participate in disaster recovery activities and resiliency testing at the Omaha DR site, including power-failover validation and coordination with network and platform teams. Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours and 24/7 support for critical data center operations as required. QUALIFICATIONS Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on data center experience. 8+ years of hands-on data center operations experience across multiple sites, including primary and colocation/DR environments. Familiarity with Windows, Linux and Hypervisor environments. Strong, demonstrable expertise across all physical data center domains: electrical/power distribution, PDUs, cooling/environmental systems, structured cabling, and facility management. Hands-on experience with DCIM tools for asset, capacity, power, and connectivity management. Experience with colocation facilities, including colo selection/evaluation, space/power/cooling planning, and remote-hands coordination. Practical knowledge of power infrastructure, including UPS, ATS, generators, redundant (A/B) power feeds, circuit sizing, and rack power capacity. Proficiency with structured cabling (copper and fiber), cable management, labeling standards, and rack elevation design. Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, racking, and installing equipment, and working in data center environments. Working knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware, with familiarity across VMware, Nutanix, Windows, and Linux platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during critical events. Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate physical infrastructure records. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with facilities, vendors, and global infrastructure teams. Willingness and ability to travel to the Omaha, NE data center as needed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Industry certifications such as DCCA, DCCS, CDCP/CDCS/CDCE (Data Center Certified Professional/Specialist/Expert), or BICSI cabling certifications. Experience with data center monitoring tools (Grafana, Solarwinds and vendor call-home solutions) and environmental/power monitoring platforms. Experience supporting data center relocations, buildouts, or colocation migrations. Familiarity with physical security systems, fire suppression, and data center compliance standards. CORE COMPETENCIES End-to-end physical data center expertise (power, cooling, cabling, DCIM) Colocation and facility management Hands-on installation and physical infrastructure work Capacity planning and documentation discipline Cross-functional coordination with facilities and vendors Reliability, safety, and operational excellence Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses. Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.