Job Title: Sr. Data Center Engineer
Location: 11525 Main Street, Broomfield, CO 80020
Client: TIAA
Onsite/Hybrid/Remote: Onsite

Position Overview

The Sr. Data Center Engineer is an essential contributor to TIAA’s data center operations, responsible for managing policies, processes, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance of mission-critical systems. This position supports all aspects of data center infrastructure, capacity planning, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Design and prepare data center white space ensuring sufficient power, cooling, airflow, and infrastructure standards.
Provide IT infrastructure troubleshooting support using a systematic, methodical approach.
Execute the data center IT asset lifecycle, from installation and maintenance to decommissioning, ensuring PII data is handled per TIAA guidelines.
Manage network cabling installation, de-installation, and physical hardware setup.
Oversee cable vendors and operational work requests via ServiceNow, including after-hours support as needed.
Move equipment, racks, and materials within the data center facility.
Develop and maintain CAD templates, and establish design standards for high-density deployments.
Create and distribute reports on data center operations and capacity management.
Collaborate with engineers to understand VLAN and network infrastructure requirements.
Perform asset management tasks in CMDB and maintain CAD/DCIM data such as elevations and floorplans.
Prepare electrical quotes, manage circuit installations, and maintain PDU schedules.
Act as the primary contact for power, cooling, and connectivity anomalies; perform on-call duties on rotation.
Research, test, and recommend new technology solutions for data center environments.
Track inventory and update material counts regularly to ensure accuracy.
Monitor environmental, security, and equipment systems, responding to alerts and anomalies promptly.
Partner with corporate services and facilities management vendors to address MEP and data center environmental issues.

Qualifications

Required:

Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining and installing mission-critical infrastructure systems in a data center environment.
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure hardware, design, and maintenance.
Proficiency in DCIM and CAD tools for data center capacity planning.
Experience providing IT technical support and troubleshooting.
Solid collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools such as Teams, SharePoint, and Zoom.
Ability to work physically in demanding environments.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

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