DC Tech III

DC Tech III - CTP - Westwood, MA - $40.00 - $42.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a DC Tech III in Westwood, MA

Role description

At Systems, we're building the world's fastest AI compute infrastructure and that mission depends on flawless, scalable, and resilient data center operations. Our wafer-scale systems push the limits of power density, networking, and thermal management. We need an experienced Data Center Operations Engineer to ensure these environments run with precision, efficiency, and uptime across our global sites.
You'll bridge IT and facilities, maintaining the power, cooling, and compute systems that sustain world-class AI platforms.

You will own the day-to-day reliability and performance of data centers, supporting both IT and facility infrastructure. This includes installing and configuring servers and compute equipment, managing structured cabling, and performing Layer 1-3 troubleshooting across compute and network layers.
You'll partner closely with colocation and data center providers to maintain uptime reviewing maintenance procedures, coordinating planned work, validating redundancy during transitions, and verifying site health after power or cooling events.
Working alongside facilities teams, you'll help operate and maintain critical power and cooling systems, including transformers, PDUs, UPS, switchgear, generators, CRAC and CRAH units, CDUs, chillers, cooling towers, and containment systems. You'll assist in capacity planning, preventive maintenance, and load balancing across power and cooling zones to maintain safe, efficient, and redundant operations.
You'll lead incident response and root-cause analysis, refine standard operating procedures, and implement automation to improve efficiency and consistency across data centers worldwide.

Skills & Requirements
10+ years in data center compute operations, facilities, or infrastructure engineering and/or a degree in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline
Hands-on experience with servers, networking, and structured cabling
Working knowledge of electrical systems including transformers, PDUs, UPS, switchgear, and generators
Understanding of cooling systems including CRAC/CRAH units, CDUs, cooling towers, chillers, and containment environments
Familiarity with Linux and basic scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible)
Proficiency with network CLIs (Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
Experience collaborating with colocation providers and reviewing MOP/EOPs for electrical and mechanical work
Proficiency with ITSM/DCIM platforms (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, NetBox, Sunbird)
Ability to manage server, switch, router, storage, and hardware lifecycle processes
Ability to update asset management systems using scanners and inventory tools
Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills for ticketing, customer communication, and team coordination
Strong multitasking, adaptability, and time-management skills with a focus on quality and throughput
Must be punctual, reliable, and well-organized
Must have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently when needed
Willingness to support on-call rotation and meet a 60-minute on-site SLA
Ability to safely lift 50-75 lbs and remain on feet for majority of the workday
Ability to operate material-handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, server-lift)
Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, methodologies, software, and hardware platforms
Experience working in high-tempo, high-stress environments
Experience leading and/or mentoring more junior staffers
Domain expert in one or more of the following functional areas-:
o Datacenter power systems
o Datacenter cooling/HVAC systems
o Server or liquid cooling
o Network routing and switching
o Late generation flash storage arrays
o Facility and/or network security
o Network infrastructure monitoring
Ability to project manage key datacenter-centric initiatives
Able to effectively present data to senior leadership
Familiar with datacenter key performance indicators (KPI)
Ability to manage outage events
Be a good person and good team mate
CompTIA Server+, Network+, or Linux+
ITIL Foundation certification
Networking: CCNA, JNCIA , ACE-A
CNet: CDCDP, CDCMP
Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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