Entry Level Data Center Engineer Jobs
New grad data center engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a home lab portfolio can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, with employers like Oracle, Mortenson Construction, and Sb Energy Devco (us) hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Field Engineer to support enterprise and hyperscale data center infrastructure deployments. This role is hands-on and requires strong experience with fiber testing, Fluke equipment, rack & stack, structured cabling, troubleshooting, and data center infrastructure.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support data center infrastructure deployments, installations, validations, and troubleshooting.
- Perform fiber and copper testing and troubleshooting using Fluke testing equipment.
- Execute rack-and-stack activities, equipment installation, cabling, and connectivity validation.
- Interpret rack elevations, technical drawings, MOPs, and deployment documentation.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and perform root-cause analysis.
- Support server, storage, networking, power distribution, and rack-level infrastructure.
- Support validation of airflow, thermal management, and liquid cooling infrastructure.
- Perform OS deployment, imaging, firmware updates, and infrastructure validation as required.
- Maintain accurate deployment documentation and report technical issues or risks.
- Provide technical guidance to junior data center technicians and serve as an escalation point for deployment issues.
- Follow data center safety, operational, and compliance standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of hands-on data center experience in enterprise, hyperscale, or colocation environments.
- Hands-on Fluke tester experience – REQUIRED.
- Fiber testing and fiber cable troubleshooting – REQUIRED.
- Experience with rack & stack, structured cabling, fiber and copper infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of servers, storage, networking, racks, and data center infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of power distribution, redundancy, airflow, and cooling systems.
- Exposure to liquid cooling/direct-to-chip cooling is preferred.
- Experience with OS deployment, imaging, firmware management, or infrastructure validation.
- Ability to read technical drawings, rack elevations, schematics, and MOPs.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance to junior technicians.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Hyperscale or large-scale data center deployments.
- Experience supporting environments such as Google, AWS, Azure, Microsoft, Meta, Equinix, NTT, or Lumen.
- Technical leadership or experience leading other data center technicians.
- Experience with automation, scripting, or infrastructure management tools.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Field Engineer to support enterprise and hyperscale data center infrastructure deployments. This role is hands-on and requires strong experience with fiber testing, Fluke equipment, rack & stack, structured cabling, troubleshooting, and data center infrastructure.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support data center infrastructure deployments, installations, validations, and troubleshooting.
- Perform fiber and copper testing and troubleshooting using Fluke testing equipment.
- Execute rack-and-stack activities, equipment installation, cabling, and connectivity validation.
- Interpret rack elevations, technical drawings, MOPs, and deployment documentation.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and perform root-cause analysis.
- Support server, storage, networking, power distribution, and rack-level infrastructure.
- Support validation of airflow, thermal management, and liquid cooling infrastructure.
- Perform OS deployment, imaging, firmware updates, and infrastructure validation as required.
- Maintain accurate deployment documentation and report technical issues or risks.
- Provide technical guidance to junior data center technicians and serve as an escalation point for deployment issues.
- Follow data center safety, operational, and compliance standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of hands-on data center experience in enterprise, hyperscale, or colocation environments.
- Hands-on Fluke tester experience – REQUIRED.
- Fiber testing and fiber cable troubleshooting – REQUIRED.
- Experience with rack & stack, structured cabling, fiber and copper infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of servers, storage, networking, racks, and data center infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of power distribution, redundancy, airflow, and cooling systems.
- Exposure to liquid cooling/direct-to-chip cooling is preferred.
- Experience with OS deployment, imaging, firmware management, or infrastructure validation.
- Ability to read technical drawings, rack elevations, schematics, and MOPs.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance to junior technicians.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Hyperscale or large-scale data center deployments.
- Experience supporting environments such as Google, AWS, Azure, Microsoft, Meta, Equinix, NTT, or Lumen.
- Technical leadership or experience leading other data center technicians.
- Experience with automation, scripting, or infrastructure management tools.
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Entry Level Data Center Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level data center engineer job?
Focus on certifications like CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, or Cisco CCNA, which signal foundational knowledge employers expect at this level. Hands-on experience matters too, whether from internships, a home lab, or academic projects involving networking or hardware. Tailor your resume to highlight physical infrastructure tasks, troubleshooting, and any exposure to data center operations, even in a classroom setting.
Which companies hire entry level data center engineers?
Companies hiring entry level data center engineers right now include Oracle, Mortenson Construction, and Sb Energy Devco (us), based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large cloud and colocation providers, managed service companies, and enterprises building out their own infrastructure teams.
Are there remote entry level data center engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level data center engineer roles require on-site work because the job involves physical hardware. About 0% of entry level data center engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically focus on monitoring, ticketing, or network operations rather than hands-on racking and stacking.
Are these new grad data center engineer jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior data center engineer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, lab projects, or a portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for listings that mention training programs or describe duties rather than requiring prior production experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level data center engineers?
Entry Level data center engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large-scale infrastructure and frequently need junior engineers to support deployment, maintenance, and 24/7 operations.