Data Center Operations Engineer

Data Center Operations EngineerOur client is seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to support the daily operations of a critical data center environment. This individual will be responsible for ensuring reliability, availability, and performance of infrastructure through hands-on operational support, maintenance activities, and incident response.This high visibility role supports a production data center environment. The ideal candidate is someone who can quickly absorb knowledge, work independently with minimal supervision, and efficiently manage day to day operational responsibilities.The engagement is being driven by an immediate operational need and requires a resource who can hit the ground running. There is no defined end date, and the opportunity may be converted to a permanent position based on business needs and performance.Key ResponsibilitiesData Center OperationsPerform rack and stack activities for servers, network equipment, storage devices, and related hardware.Execute structured cabling installations, troubleshooting, labeling, and documentation.Support daily operational activities within a mission-critical data center environment.Coordinate equipment installs, moves, adds, and changes.Power & Environmental ManagementMonitor and support data center power infrastructure.Assist with cooling management and environmental monitoring.Ensure equipment is installed and maintained according to operational standards and best practices.Hardware Support & Incident ResponseDiagnose and resolve hardware-related issues.Coordinate hardware break/fix activities and vendor support engagements.Participate in incident response and troubleshooting efforts to maintain infrastructure availability.Support scheduled and emergency maintenance activities.Firmware, Patching & MaintenanceExecute firmware upgrades and infrastructure patching activities.Coordinate maintenance windows and perform validation testing following upgrades.Ensure systems remain compliant with operational and security standards.Capacity Planning & Asset ManagementTrack hardware inventory and lifecycle management activities.Maintain asset records and support capacity planning initiatives.Assist with forecasting power, space, and equipment requirements.Documentation & Change ManagementCreate and maintain operational documentation, diagrams, and procedures.Follow established change management processes.Accurately document installations, incidents, maintenance, and operational activities.Required Qualifications3+ years of hands-on data center operations or infrastructure engineering experience.Experience supporting enterprise data center environments.Strong knowledge of rack and stack procedures, structured cabling, and hardware installations.Experience with server, storage, and networking hardware.Familiarity with power distribution, UPS systems, and data center environmental concepts.Experience with firmware updates, patching, and hardware maintenance.Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.Ability to work independently and quickly learn existing environments and processes.Strong documentation and organizational skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience working in highly available or mission-critical infrastructure environments.Knowledge of ITIL processes, change management, and asset management practices.Experience coordinating with multiple vendors and support teams.Previous experience in hybrid operations roles requiring both remote and onsite responsibilities.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shakopee, MN.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Shakopee, MN.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.