Data Center Engineer

Job at a Glance

• Title: Infrastructure Engineer
• Location: Sandston, VA
• Contract: W2 only, 6-12 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
• Pay: $50/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

This role involves supporting physical data center operations, including rack-and-stack, structured copper and fiber cabling, hardware break-fix, and asset management. The position requires direct experience with enterprise data center environments and collaboration with engineering teams, vendors, and remote hands to ensure operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy server and network technology within data centers
• Understand data center power and equipment connectivity
• Perform physical data center operations such as rack and stack, structured copper and fiber cabling, hardware break-fix, and asset management
• Operate within formal change, incident, and access management processes
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams, vendors, and remote hands
• Use standard tooling such as ServiceNow, Jira, CMDB, and DCIM systems
• Ensure compliance with security and physical controls
• Maintain documentation and communicate effectively across teams
• Support the deployment and ongoing support of data center infrastructure
• Contribute to the development of a 24x7 remote hands staff at DCE data center

Required Skills

• Direct experience with physical data center operations (rack-and-stack, structured copper and fiber cabling, hardware break-fix, and asset management)
• Solid understanding of power, cooling, and physical security controls
• Experience with standard tooling such as ServiceNow, Jira, CMDB, and DCIM systems
• Administrative experience a plus
• Teamwork and collaboration skills

Required Education

No Education Requirements

Preferred Skills

• Experience with enterprise data center environments
• Familiarity with regulated environments
• Strong discipline in change and security controls

Why Should I Apply?

This position offers the opportunity to work within a critical banking infrastructure environment, supporting PNC’s data center strategy. Candidates will benefit from a collaborative team culture, operational focus, and potential for full-time conversion.

About CEI:

As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers'' workforce and project requirements.

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