Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

2T Consulting

Riverwoods, IL

Posted On: Nov 06, 2025

Posted On: Nov 06, 2025

Job Overview

Job Type

Contract - W2, Contract - Independent

Experience

3 - 5 Years

Salary

Depends on Experience

Work Arrangement

On-Site

Travel Requirement

0%

Required Skills

  • Data center
  • automation
  • IT infrastructure
  • EIA/TIA
  • ISO
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Identify, assess, and resolve onsite risks and incidents promptly, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Execute user stories related to data center operations, including installations, relocations, and power-down events.
  • Support Layer 1 infrastructure design, cabling, capacity and inventory planning, and automation through CI/CD pipelines and APIs.
  • Maintain and update documentation for processes, configurations, and design improvements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in agile ceremonies, and mentor new team members.

 

Required Qualifications
  • 1–3+ years of experience in deploying and maintaining complex data center environments (new builds, renovations, or expansions).
  • Strong understanding of Layer 1 technologies (Cat5e/6/6A, fiber optics, transceivers, cabling standards).
  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure components — LAN/WAN/SAN, servers (Windows/Linux/Unix), firewalls, storage, wireless, DAS.
  • Familiarity with EIA/TIA, IEEE, NEC, and ISO data center and cabling standards.
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Networking, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent experience).

 

Preferred Qualifications
  • 3–5+ years of experience in data center design, deployment, and operations.
  • Industry certifications in data center or networking technologies.
  • Experience with system automation frameworks and an automation-first mindset.
  • Knowledge of network protocols (SNMP, CDP, ICMP), configuration, and monitoring tools.
  • Familiarity with power and cooling systems, fire suppression, and physical security.

Job ID: 2C250357


Posted By

Shayne

Sr. Recruiter