Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

Job Summary
Our client, a leading company in the airline industry, is seeking a Sr. IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their team! This position is a 12-month contract and requires 100% onsite work in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area, with occasional work at another local data center.



This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.


Core Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain data center infrastructure, including servers, networking, power, cooling, and environmental systems using DCIM tools
• Perform rack and stack activities, cable management, hardware installations, replacements, and infrastructure upgrades
• Support infrastructure deployments, system rollouts, and data center change activities
• Coordinate with network, server, storage, and vendor teams to troubleshoot infrastructure and connectivity issues
• Monitor data center capacity, including space, power, and cooling utilization
• Create and maintain accurate rack elevations and infrastructure documentation using Sunbird DCIM
• Respond to infrastructure incidents while ensuring reliability, availability, and compliance across the data center environment

Required Skills / Experience (Must-Haves)

• Strong hands-on experience supporting physical data center infrastructure
• Experience with DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) tools
• Hands-on experience with rack & stack, structured cabling (fiber/copper), and cable management
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise server hardware (Dell, HPE, Cisco UCS, or similar)
• Experience supporting data center operations, hardware deployments, and infrastructure changes
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional technical teams and third-party vendors
• Willingness to work onsite, travel locally as needed, and support varying shifts, including nights and weekends

Preferred Skills / Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience with UPS, PDUs, and CRAC units
• Sunbird DCIM experience
• Experience working with external vendors, RMAs, and hardware support
• Airline industry experience
• Experience supporting enterprise network, storage, or server environments

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Hands-on Infrastructure Expertise
• Strong Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration
• Ownership & Accountability

Work Environment

• Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
• 100% Onsite
• Local travel between data center locations required
• Must be willing to support varying shifts, including evenings and weekends

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $30.00 and $44.00 . Please note that the pay rate provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401(k) offered

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing and project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.



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