Data Center Engineer, IT Infrastructure (5-7 years experience)

Fort Worth, TX company is seeking a IT Infrastructure Data Center Engineer to join their team for a contract opportunity.

Leverage the latest technology to solve business problems in a collaborative environment at this Fortune 500 transportation giant. Top technical resources are retained on long-term contract engagements.
Responsible for leveraging cutting edge technology to solve business problems by participating in all phases of the development process from inception through transition, advocating the agile process and test-driven development, using object-oriented development tools to analyze, model, design, construct and test reusable objects, and making the codebase better.

Contract Duration: 6 Months
Required Skills & Experience

• Product Data Center (5-7 years experience)
• Familiarity with workflow and ITSM tools and ticketing systems.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interface at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and perform in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Monitor and manage physical data center access, including escorting non-AA personnel within the facility.
• Review system messages, inspect equipment, and report issues to ensure hardware functionality and minimize downtime.
• Forecast resource requirements and coordinate with teams to scale data center operations based on evolving needs.
• Conduct and support audits for compliance (e.g., FM Global, PCI/PII, security protocols) and ensure adherence to industry standards.
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for equipment maintenance and upgrades, ensuring timely resolution of any vendor-related issues.
• Troubleshoot and respond to critical failures and emergencies, addressing hardware, network, or software issues and escalating when necessary.
• Develop and execute disaster recovery and backup plans to protect data and ensure business continuity during emergencies.
• Maintain documentation of equipment, incidents, and maintenance activities, keeping records up to date for audit and troubleshooting purposes.
• Monitor power distribution and cooling systems to maintain optimal environmental conditions, ensuring energy efficiency and system reliability.
• Prepare assets for disposal or relocation as needed, following established processes for decommissioning hardware.
• Create and assist with incident tickets, providing technical support and problem resolution in coordination with other IT teams.
• Familiarity with installing, configuring, and integrating new hardware, including firmware and patch updates, ensuring smooth deployment with minimal disruptions.
• Familiarity with network equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring reliable connectivity.

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrable ‘hands-on’ IT work experience supporting and resolving diverse PC desktop software and hardware issues.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must be willing to work varying shifts (Day, Night, Split, or weekends)

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• Airline Industry experience

What you’ll do

• Design and Implementation: Develop and implement robust IT infrastructure solutions, including servers, networks, and storage systems.
• Maintenance and Support: Perform regular maintenance and updates to IT systems, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, and support end-users.
• Troubleshooting: Resolve complex technical issues escalated from Level 1 and Level 2 support teams, providing expert-level troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Security Management: Implement and manage security measures to protect IT infrastructure from cyber threats and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Customer Interaction: Communicate effectively with clients to understand their technical needs and provide appropriate solutions.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of IT infrastructure, configurations, and procedures for future reference and audits.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other IT professionals, including network engineers, system administrators, and security specialists, to ensure seamless integration and operation of IT systems.
• Project Management: Execute IT infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget, and adherence to quality standards.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and implement optimizations to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Training and Support: Provide technical guidance and training to junior IT staff and end-users as needed.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.