Data Center Infrastructure Jobs
Data Center Infrastructure jobs are open across cloud computing, colocation, enterprise IT, and managed services, from field technician to senior architect and engineering manager, with specializations in power and cooling systems, network infrastructure, and site reliability. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
- Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Job Title: Data Center Infrastructure Technician
Role Overview:
- We are seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer to support the deployment, maintenance, and operational excellence of enterprise data center environments.
- In this role, you will be responsible for managing Layer 1 infrastructure, supporting critical data center operations, troubleshooting incidents, coordinating vendor activities, and implementing infrastructure changes.
- You will work closely with Product Owners, Service Owners, and Subject Matter Experts to execute projects involving data center installations, migrations, decommissions, power events, and infrastructure enhancements.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve onsite risks, incidents, and high-priority operational issues.
- Monitor incident queues, perform shift turnover activities, support media processing, and coordinate vendor escorts.
- Execute critical data center activities including hardware installations, rack deployments, system relocations, reconfigurations, decommissions, and power-down events.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Service Owners, and SMEs to validate requirements and deliver infrastructure-related user stories.
- Support Layer 1 infrastructure design, implementation, documentation, and operational improvements.
- Contribute to infrastructure planning, inventory management, capacity planning, and lifecycle management initiatives.
- Assess the impact of hardware, software, and infrastructure changes on data center services and operations.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and implementation records.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical reviews, demonstrations, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to operational excellence programs.
- Assist with automation efforts, API integrations, and CI/CD-driven infrastructure workflows.
- Ensure compliance with organizational standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise data center environments.
- Industry certifications such as:
- CCNA / CCNP
- Data Center Certifications
- BICSI Certifications
- Network+ or equivalent
- Experience with data center expansion projects, facility builds, and major infrastructure upgrades.
- Knowledge of common network topologies and carrier infrastructure deployment methods.
- Familiarity with power distribution, cooling systems, fire suppression systems, and physical security controls.
- Experience with API integrations, infrastructure automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of operating system deployments, software installations, and upgrade processes.
- Understanding of network monitoring protocols including:
- SNMP
- CDP
- ICMP
- VLANs
- LAN/WAN Technologies
- Experience implementing network security hardening, configuration standards, and operational controls.
Technical Skills
Layer 1 Infrastructure
- Fiber Optics (Single Mode & Multimode)
- Copper Cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A)
- Optical Transceivers
- Structured Cabling Standards
- Rack and Cabling Design
Data Center Operations
- Hardware Installation & Maintenance
- Data Center Migrations
- Capacity Planning
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Coordination
- Incident Response
Networking
- LAN/WAN/SAN Technologies
- Network Troubleshooting
- Routing & Switching Concepts
- Network Monitoring Tools
- Communication Protocols
Location: New Albany, OH – Onsite role
Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between [$27/hr-$32/hr]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
Preferred Skills
Data Center Infrastructure
- Data Center
- Operations
- LAN
- WAN
- Routing & Switching
- Hardware
- Automation
- Data Center Technician
- Troubleshoot
- Monitoring
- Data Center Engineer
Job details
Job ID
332407
Job Requirements
Data Center Infrastructure Technician
Location
New Albany, Ohio, US
Recruiter
Kunal
kunal.burnwal@ascendion.com
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
- Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Job Title: Data Center Infrastructure Technician
Role Overview:
- We are seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer to support the deployment, maintenance, and operational excellence of enterprise data center environments.
- In this role, you will be responsible for managing Layer 1 infrastructure, supporting critical data center operations, troubleshooting incidents, coordinating vendor activities, and implementing infrastructure changes.
- You will work closely with Product Owners, Service Owners, and Subject Matter Experts to execute projects involving data center installations, migrations, decommissions, power events, and infrastructure enhancements.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve onsite risks, incidents, and high-priority operational issues.
- Monitor incident queues, perform shift turnover activities, support media processing, and coordinate vendor escorts.
- Execute critical data center activities including hardware installations, rack deployments, system relocations, reconfigurations, decommissions, and power-down events.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Service Owners, and SMEs to validate requirements and deliver infrastructure-related user stories.
- Support Layer 1 infrastructure design, implementation, documentation, and operational improvements.
- Contribute to infrastructure planning, inventory management, capacity planning, and lifecycle management initiatives.
- Assess the impact of hardware, software, and infrastructure changes on data center services and operations.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and implementation records.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical reviews, demonstrations, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to operational excellence programs.
- Assist with automation efforts, API integrations, and CI/CD-driven infrastructure workflows.
- Ensure compliance with organizational standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise data center environments.
- Industry certifications such as:
- CCNA / CCNP
- Data Center Certifications
- BICSI Certifications
- Network+ or equivalent
- Experience with data center expansion projects, facility builds, and major infrastructure upgrades.
- Knowledge of common network topologies and carrier infrastructure deployment methods.
- Familiarity with power distribution, cooling systems, fire suppression systems, and physical security controls.
- Experience with API integrations, infrastructure automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of operating system deployments, software installations, and upgrade processes.
- Understanding of network monitoring protocols including:
- SNMP
- CDP
- ICMP
- VLANs
- LAN/WAN Technologies
- Experience implementing network security hardening, configuration standards, and operational controls.
Technical Skills
Layer 1 Infrastructure
- Fiber Optics (Single Mode & Multimode)
- Copper Cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A)
- Optical Transceivers
- Structured Cabling Standards
- Rack and Cabling Design
Data Center Operations
- Hardware Installation & Maintenance
- Data Center Migrations
- Capacity Planning
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Coordination
- Incident Response
Networking
- LAN/WAN/SAN Technologies
- Network Troubleshooting
- Routing & Switching Concepts
- Network Monitoring Tools
- Communication Protocols
Location: New Albany, OH – Onsite role
Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between [$27/hr-$32/hr]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
Preferred Skills
Data Center Infrastructure
- Data Center
- Operations
- LAN
- WAN
- Routing & Switching
- Hardware
- Automation
- Data Center Technician
- Troubleshoot
- Monitoring
- Data Center Engineer
Job details
Job ID
332407
Job Requirements
Data Center Infrastructure Technician
Location
New Albany, Ohio, US
Recruiter
Kunal
kunal.burnwal@ascendion.com
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon8
- Fluidstack4
- Oracle3
- Ascendion1
- Connection1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software9
- Cybersecurity1
- Distribution & Wholesale1
- Insurance1
- Science & Research1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center infrastructure jobs.
- Experience maintaining or operating critical data center infrastructure including power, cooling, and cabling systems
- Familiarity with DCIM tools and ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Remedy
- Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier standards and ASHRAE thermal guidelines
- Industry certifications such as BICSI RCDD, CompTIA Network+, or Uptime Institute ATD
- Ability to read and interpret single-line electrical diagrams and mechanical drawings
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Data Center Infrastructure Job Search
Tailor your resume to each environment
Data center employers care whether you've worked in colocation, hyperscale, or enterprise environments, and those aren't interchangeable on a resume. Specify the type of facility, its scale in megawatts or cabinet count, and the specific infrastructure layer you owned or supported.
Lead with your certifications section
Hiring managers for data center infrastructure roles scan for credentials before reading job summaries. Put DCIM, BICSI RCDD, Uptime Institute ATD, or CompTIA credentials at the top, not buried in a footer, so your qualifications clear the first filter fast.
Target openings by Tier classification
Job postings often signal the facility's Uptime Institute Tier level in the requirements or responsibilities. Matching your experience to that Tier, Tier III versus Tier IV, for example, shows you understand the reliability and redundancy expectations before the interview starts.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data center infrastructure openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for hands-on scenario questions
Interviewers routinely walk candidates through failure scenarios: a UPS goes offline during a maintenance window, a cooling unit trips, a cross-connect is mislabeled. Practice talking through your diagnostic steps and escalation path out loud before your technical interview.
Negotiate shift differentials and on-call terms
Many data center infrastructure roles involve rotating shifts or on-call rotations, and those terms are almost always negotiable before you sign. Ask specifically about the on-call frequency, call-back windows, and whether shift differentials are included in the base or paid separately.
Data Center Infrastructure Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data center infrastructures?
The companies hiring the most data center infrastructures right now include Amazon, Fluidstack, and Oracle, with the largest share of openings in Oregon, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is highest at colocation providers, hyperscale cloud operators, and large enterprise IT organizations expanding their owned capacity.
How many data center infrastructure jobs are remote?
About 8% of data center infrastructure openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on physical nature of most roles in this field. Remote options are most common in data center program management, DCIM software administration, and infrastructure capacity planning positions that don't require regular on-floor presence.
How do you become a data center infrastructure?
Start by building a foundation in electrical systems, networking, or facilities management through a technical degree or vocational program. Earn an entry-level certification such as CompTIA Network+ or a BICSI credential, then pursue roles as a data center technician or facilities coordinator to gain hands-on experience with power, cooling, and structured cabling systems before advancing to infrastructure engineer or architect positions.
How do you get hired in data center infrastructure with little experience?
Entry-level data center technician roles are the standard starting point, and many employers will hire candidates with strong electrical or networking fundamentals even without direct facility experience. Prioritize obtaining one vendor-neutral certification before applying, emphasize any hands-on lab, trade, or military infrastructure experience on your resume, and target colocation providers, which hire more entry-level technicians than hyperscalers typically do.
What does the data center infrastructure interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial phone screen with a recruiter or hiring manager, followed by a technical interview covering power systems, cooling design, or network fundamentals depending on the role. Hands-on candidates often face a site walkthrough or practical scenario round. Senior infrastructure and architecture roles typically add a system design or capacity planning exercise before a final panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to data center infrastructure jobs?
You can find and apply to data center infrastructure jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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