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Job Details
Job Title - Infrastructure Engineer Sr
Contract Dduration - 6 Months
Location - Sandston, VA 23150
Shift: Midnight Shift (9:00 PM 7:30 AM)
Position Overview
Responsible for supporting data center design and engineering initiatives, including structured fiber trunk cabling, break-fix activities, and full cabinet deployments. This role is part of the data center facilities team and works closely with vendors and internal engineering teams to support enterprise data center operations at
Role Overview
The Infrastructure Engineer will join a data center engineering team focused on building, maintaining, and supporting enterprise data center infrastructure. The role includes hands-on installation and maintenance, coordination with colocation vendors, and collaboration with internal network and deployment teams to meet connectivity and power requirements. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, with a strong preference for candidates open to full-time conversion.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Coordinate with data center vendors (QTS, Digital Realty, DataBank) on power, copper, and fiber cabling
Define, procure, and support copper and fiber infrastructure
Partner with internal network and deployment teams on connectivity requirements
Perform full cabinet deployments
Install, maintain, and support servers, structured cabling, and networking hardware
Remove decommissioned assets and perform cable cleanup
Maintain inventory and update asset management databases
Ensure cabling, labeling, and installations meet.
Diagnose faulty hardware and Layer 1 connectivity issues
Must-Have Technical Skills
- Installation, removal, and maintenance of servers, cabling, and networking equipment
Strong experience with fiber optic technologies and structured cabling (testing and remediation)
Knowledge of data center rack power and connectivity requirements
Experience supporting enterprise data center operations
Ability to logically troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
Nice-to-Have / Flex Skills
- Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Experience with ticketing systems such as Jira and ServiceNow
Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) and CMDB tools
Soft Skills
- Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Clear verbal and written communication
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Education
- Bachelor s degree preferred (or equivalent hands-on experience)