Senior Infrastructure Engineer — Data Center Facilities

Job at a Glance

• Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer — Data Center Facilities
• Location: Richmond Data Center, 6000 Technology Blvd, Sandston, VA 23150
• Contract: W2 only, 9-month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
• Pay: $50-53/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

This role involves supporting data center design, engineering, and operational maintenance for enterprise facilities, specifically related to the Orange Rocket initiative. The position requires onsite presence five days a week and offers an opportunity to transition to full-time employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with vendors/suppliers (QTS, Digital Realty, Data Bank) on power, cabling, and connectivity; define and procure copper and fiber as required
• Collaborate with internal network and deployment teams on connectivity requirements and implementation plans
• Perform full cabinet deployments: racking, stacking, and cabling of servers and networking hardware
• Install, remove, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, structured cabling (copper and fiber), and networking equipment
• Test fiber and structured cabling and perform remediation as needed
• Remove decommissioned assets and perform cable cleanup to maintain standards and safety
• Maintain and update asset/inventory records in the asset management system (CMDB/DCIM)

Required Skills

• Proven experience in installation, removal, and maintenance of servers, cabling, and networking equipment in enterprise data center environments
• Strong experience with fiber optic technologies and structured cabling (testing, troubleshooting, remediation)
• Ability to logically diagnose faulty hardware components and layer 1 connectivity issues
• Knowledge of data center rack power, power distribution, and connectivity requirements
• Familiarity with day-to-day operational support of enterprise data centers (change windows, ticketing, maintenance)
• Strong communication and analytical skills; able to coordinate work across vendors and internal teams
• Ability to lift/move approximately 50 lbs
• Aptitude to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and processes

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience using ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow)
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure management tools (DCIM) and CMDB processes
• Previous experience working for or with large colo vendors (QTS, Digital Realty, Data Bank)

Call to Action

Candidates with hands-on data center infrastructure and structured cabling experience are encouraged to apply. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects with potential for full-time employment.

About CEI (always include verbatim at the very end):

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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