Junior Data Center Engineer

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, and cable network devices in data center environments
• Configure and manage network switches (Meraki, Aruba)
• Perform VLAN setup, IP configuration, uplinks, and port provisioning
• Support routing & switching operations including STP and L2/L3 networking
• Maintain DCIM systems and track inventory, assets, and rack layouts
• Monitor network health using tools like SolarWinds and troubleshoot issues
• Handle hardware alerts (optics, PSU, fan) and outage resolution
• Provide remote hands support for deployments and testing
• Participate in maintenance windows and emergency response

Requirements

• Location: Onsite - Santa Clara, CA
• Duration: 6-12 months (contract)
• Experience: 3 years Required
• Skills: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, Subnetting, IP Addressing, Routing & Switching fundamentals, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), High availability and redundancy concepts
• Preferred Skills: Data center operations (rack/stack, cabling, optics), Leaf-Spine architecture environments, Network device configuration and provisioning, Network monitoring and troubleshooting, Technologies & Tools: Networking Platforms: Meraki, Aruba, Monitoring Tools: SolarWinds, DCIM & Asset Management Tools, Programming/Scripting: Python (basic automation), Version Control: Git, Productivity Tools: Excel
• Soft Skills: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving, Team collaboration and ownership mindset, Ability to work in on-site data center environments, Flexibility to support outages and maintenance windows