Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer Description: Senior Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) Location: Beachwood, OH Shift: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm (Onsite 4 days a week) Position Summary The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and support of Penske Logistics' enterprise infrastructure environment, including server, storage, virtualization, cloud, and backup technologies. This role provides day-to-day operational support for both Windows and Linux server platforms while ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and security across enterprise systems. The Senior Systems Engineer will lead and support infrastructure initiatives involving virtualization platforms, storage systems, automation, disaster recovery, and cloud-integrated technologies. This position requires strong technical expertise, project leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to deliver reliable and innovative IT solutions that support Penske's business operations. The role includes participation in after-hours support, maintenance windows, and on-call rotation responsibilities. Major Responsibilities Administer, maintain, monitor, and support enterprise Windows and Linux server environments Manage and support virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V, and related infrastructure technologies Support enterprise storage environments including Dell EMC, SAN/NAS, and fiber channel and ethernet technologies Design, implement, and maintain highly available virtual infrastructure solutions Monitor system health, performance, and capacity planning for servers, storage, and virtualization platforms Ensure systems and infrastructure adhere to organizational security standards and remediation practices Implement automation and operational efficiencies using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Bash, Python, or similar scripting tools Perform disaster recovery planning, testing, documentation, and ongoing operational readiness activities Install, configure, upgrade, and patch operating systems, hypervisors, and enterprise applications Support cloud and hybrid-cloud infrastructure initiatives across on-premises and cloud environments Manage enterprise backup and recovery solutions and ensure data protection standards are maintained Lead infrastructure projects from planning and design through implementation and operational support Develop project plans, timelines, risk assessments, contingency plans, and status reporting Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and business stakeholders on infrastructure solutions and strategic initiatives Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures Maintain server inventory, lifecycle management documentation, and asset tracking Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for infrastructure modernization and optimization Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to support staff Ensure proper management processes are followed for all infrastructure modifications Provide after-hours support for infrastructure-related incidents and scheduled maintenance activities Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree required in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred Equivalent combination of education and relevant infrastructure administration experience will be considered Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure administration, or enterprise IT support 2-3 years of experience leading or supporting mid-to-large scale infrastructure projects Strong experience administering Windows Server and Linux server operating systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, or similar) Experience supporting enterprise virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V, or similar technologies Experience with enterprise storage technologies including Dell EMC, SAN, NAS, and fiber channel infrastructure Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and identity/access management concepts Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure environments preferred Experience with monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions Strong scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Bash, Python, or similar tools Knowledge of enterprise networking concepts, VLANs, and network interface configuration Experience implementing security remediation and infrastructure hardening best practices Strong documentation, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Visio Preferred Certifications VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification Relevant cloud or infrastructure certifications preferred Physical Requirements Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job Ability to work the required schedule, travel as necessary, and participate in after-hours support rotations Ability to read, analyze, and communicate technical information verbally and in writing Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus Penske Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more. Job Category: Information Technology Job Function: Software Engineering Job Family: Information Technology Address: 3000 Auburn Dr Primary Location: US-OH-Beachwood Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: Requirements PI
11/13/2026
Full time
Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer Description: Senior Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) Location: Beachwood, OH Shift: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm (Onsite 4 days a week) Position Summary The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and support of Penske Logistics' enterprise infrastructure environment, including server, storage, virtualization, cloud, and backup technologies. This role provides day-to-day operational support for both Windows and Linux server platforms while ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and security across enterprise systems. The Senior Systems Engineer will lead and support infrastructure initiatives involving virtualization platforms, storage systems, automation, disaster recovery, and cloud-integrated technologies. This position requires strong technical expertise, project leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to deliver reliable and innovative IT solutions that support Penske's business operations. The role includes participation in after-hours support, maintenance windows, and on-call rotation responsibilities. Major Responsibilities Administer, maintain, monitor, and support enterprise Windows and Linux server environments Manage and support virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V, and related infrastructure technologies Support enterprise storage environments including Dell EMC, SAN/NAS, and fiber channel and ethernet technologies Design, implement, and maintain highly available virtual infrastructure solutions Monitor system health, performance, and capacity planning for servers, storage, and virtualization platforms Ensure systems and infrastructure adhere to organizational security standards and remediation practices Implement automation and operational efficiencies using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Bash, Python, or similar scripting tools Perform disaster recovery planning, testing, documentation, and ongoing operational readiness activities Install, configure, upgrade, and patch operating systems, hypervisors, and enterprise applications Support cloud and hybrid-cloud infrastructure initiatives across on-premises and cloud environments Manage enterprise backup and recovery solutions and ensure data protection standards are maintained Lead infrastructure projects from planning and design through implementation and operational support Develop project plans, timelines, risk assessments, contingency plans, and status reporting Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and business stakeholders on infrastructure solutions and strategic initiatives Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures Maintain server inventory, lifecycle management documentation, and asset tracking Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for infrastructure modernization and optimization Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to support staff Ensure proper management processes are followed for all infrastructure modifications Provide after-hours support for infrastructure-related incidents and scheduled maintenance activities Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree required in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred Equivalent combination of education and relevant infrastructure administration experience will be considered Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure administration, or enterprise IT support 2-3 years of experience leading or supporting mid-to-large scale infrastructure projects Strong experience administering Windows Server and Linux server operating systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, or similar) Experience supporting enterprise virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V, or similar technologies Experience with enterprise storage technologies including Dell EMC, SAN, NAS, and fiber channel infrastructure Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and identity/access management concepts Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure environments preferred Experience with monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions Strong scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Bash, Python, or similar tools Knowledge of enterprise networking concepts, VLANs, and network interface configuration Experience implementing security remediation and infrastructure hardening best practices Strong documentation, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Visio Preferred Certifications VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification Relevant cloud or infrastructure certifications preferred Physical Requirements Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job Ability to work the required schedule, travel as necessary, and participate in after-hours support rotations Ability to read, analyze, and communicate technical information verbally and in writing Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus Penske Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more. Job Category: Information Technology Job Function: Software Engineering Job Family: Information Technology Address: 3000 Auburn Dr Primary Location: US-OH-Beachwood Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: Requirements PI
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 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 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.