Mid Level Data Center Engineer Jobs
Mid level data center engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own deployments end to end, make infrastructure decisions with limited oversight, and guide junior teammates through complex builds. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Technology & Software, Retail, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, with Amazon, Google, and Apple among the employers hiring at this level now.
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JOB TITLE: Data Center Engineer
LOCATION: Sacramento, CA
DURATION: 6 Month Contract-to-Hire
Rate: $40/hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with hardware rack & stack and OS installs as part of new datacenter build.
- Provision layer 1 network connection and perform basic level testing to confirm first hop connectivity.
- Coordinate with ITAMS team to receive and maintain appropriate inventory.
- Ensure all datacenter resources are properly monitored, accessible, and provide automated alerting when things go wrong.
- Responsible for managing hot spares for all production hosts & services.
- Able to perform intermediate level remote hand's role in troubleshooting of hardware, OS & network issues.
- Keep track of rack level space & power utilization and capture data in a centralized location.
- Perform daily visible inspection and proactively inform issues to the relevant asset owners.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed and comprehensive documentation and diagrams.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working in a complex mission critical data center environment.
- Working knowledge of datacenter, network, and compute deployments at scale.
- Work on design and layout of datacenters.
- Work with stakeholders to understand the design and layout of the datacenters.
- Work with vendors to ensure proper amount of cables and racks.
- Working knowledge of SNMP, rPDUs, UPS systems, Client systems, etc.
- Demonstratable programming and/or scripting skills with python, bash.
- Excellent time management and communication skills are absolute musts.
- Should have intermediate level knowledge of networking concepts, topology & protocols.
- Should have intermediate level system admin skills in managing Windows & Linux systems.
- Should have experience in creating & maintaining setup diagrams, system hand-over, inventory & spares management documentation.
- Experience managing hardware install, troubleshooting & parts replacement tasks.
- Ability to step up and take ownership to bring complex tasks to completion.
- Available for off-hour & weekend maintenance activities.
- Travel with the city to DataCenters necessary.
JOB TITLE: Data Center Engineer
LOCATION: Sacramento, CA
DURATION: 6 Month Contract-to-Hire
Rate: $40/hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with hardware rack & stack and OS installs as part of new datacenter build.
- Provision layer 1 network connection and perform basic level testing to confirm first hop connectivity.
- Coordinate with ITAMS team to receive and maintain appropriate inventory.
- Ensure all datacenter resources are properly monitored, accessible, and provide automated alerting when things go wrong.
- Responsible for managing hot spares for all production hosts & services.
- Able to perform intermediate level remote hand's role in troubleshooting of hardware, OS & network issues.
- Keep track of rack level space & power utilization and capture data in a centralized location.
- Perform daily visible inspection and proactively inform issues to the relevant asset owners.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed and comprehensive documentation and diagrams.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working in a complex mission critical data center environment.
- Working knowledge of datacenter, network, and compute deployments at scale.
- Work on design and layout of datacenters.
- Work with stakeholders to understand the design and layout of the datacenters.
- Work with vendors to ensure proper amount of cables and racks.
- Working knowledge of SNMP, rPDUs, UPS systems, Client systems, etc.
- Demonstratable programming and/or scripting skills with python, bash.
- Excellent time management and communication skills are absolute musts.
- Should have intermediate level knowledge of networking concepts, topology & protocols.
- Should have intermediate level system admin skills in managing Windows & Linux systems.
- Should have experience in creating & maintaining setup diagrams, system hand-over, inventory & spares management documentation.
- Experience managing hardware install, troubleshooting & parts replacement tasks.
- Ability to step up and take ownership to bring complex tasks to completion.
- Available for off-hour & weekend maintenance activities.
- Travel with the city to DataCenters necessary.
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Mid Level Data Center Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level data center engineer job?
Position your experience around ownership: highlight projects where you planned, executed, and troubleshot infrastructure work without constant direction. Emphasize hands-on depth in areas like cooling systems, power distribution, structured cabling, or network hardware. Certifications such as DCDC, CDCP, or vendor credentials from Cisco or Juniper strengthen your application. Tailor your resume to show scope of responsibility, not just task completion.
Which companies hire mid level data center engineers?
Companies hiring mid level data center engineers right now include Amazon, Google, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including cloud and colocation providers, large enterprises managing private infrastructure, and managed service companies operating multi-site facilities.
Are there remote mid level data center engineer jobs?
Yes, though the role is heavily hands-on by nature. About 10% of mid level data center engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and these tend to be design, documentation, or monitoring roles rather than floor-level operations. Fully on-site positions remain the majority, particularly for roles involving physical hardware, power systems, or facility management.
How do I move up to a mid level data center engineer role?
The path to mid level runs through demonstrated ownership of real infrastructure work. In your first few years, focus on mastering one or two technical domains deeply, whether that is power and cooling, network cabling, or server hardware. Seek out projects where you own outcomes, document your measurable impact, and take on informal mentoring. Certifications add credibility, but consistent delivery across increasingly complex work is what signals readiness for mid level.
Which industries hire the most mid level data center engineers?
Mid Level data center engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate large, business-critical infrastructure at scale, creating sustained demand for engineers who can take ownership of complex systems rather than working only under close supervision.