Data Center Monitoring Systems Engineer

Job REF#: 44908 | Duration: 6+ months (on-going contract) | Location: onsite – Liberty, NC | Pay rate: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour (W2 only) | Hours: Monday–Friday

About the role

We are seeking a Data Center Environmental Monitoring Administrator with strong administration and configuration experience supporting environmental monitoring software and systems. This role requires hands-on experience configuring, updating, administering, and programming monitoring systems, including adding new components and configuring alerting and alarming thresholds. The candidate must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Responsibilities

• Support Data Center Managers to ensure all facility duties meet data center standards.
• Build, manage, and maintain MEP monitoring tools using Vertiv SiteScan and/or APC Data Center Expert/IT Advisor for performance, availability, reliability, and security of IT resources.
• Support data center staff to provide continuous business operations.
• Administer and manage APC DCE/ITA or Vertiv SiteScan environments and servers.
• Configure, update, and maintain environmental monitoring software and systems.
• Add and configure new components and equipment to be monitored, including UPSs, power strips, cameras, and other devices.
• Configure alerting and alarming thresholds, set points, and notifications.
• Manage license counts for APC DCE and ITA environments.
• Support backend administration, configuration, and programming of monitoring systems.
• Monitor and understand the operation and alarming of HVAC, UPS, ATS, and generator systems.
• Work with systems and equipment associated with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering.
• Apply knowledge of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems and their associated monitoring and alarming.
• Support data center environmental monitoring and related infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and maintain monitoring configurations to ensure accurate system alerts and alarms.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in environmental monitoring, data center infrastructure, systems administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing APC DCE/ITA or Vertiv SiteScan environments and servers.
• Understanding of the functions and alarming associated with HVAC, UPS, ATS, and generators.
• Background in incident ticketing and change management applications.
• Strong administration skills, including configuring, updating, programming, and adding new components to monitoring systems.
• Experience configuring alerting, alarming, thresholds, and set points.
• Strong exposure to Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Ability to support backend administration and configuration of environmental monitoring systems.
• Able to travel when needed to Mexico or other data centers.
• Able to work 4–10 hours of overtime each week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Electrical Engineering is highly preferred.
• Data center environmental monitoring experience is a significant plus.
• Experience working directly with data center infrastructure and environmental monitoring systems.
• Familiarity with data center design, IT floor space management, cabinet power and U-space management, electrical, environmental, and mechanical equipment supporting the data center (e.g., HVAC, UPS, and Generators).

Benefits

• EPO/PPO Medical Plans
• HMO/PPO Dental programs
• Vision – VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
• 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)
• Paid bi-weekly/direct deposit
• Flex Spending Plan
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD, or LTD plans