Data Center Engineer

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MetroSys is seeking a hands-on Data Center Engineer to support one of our clients in Hollywood, CA. This role will focus on operational support, hardware lifecycle tasks, and infrastructure maintenance within a fast-paced data center environment. The ideal candidate has experience working with Dell, HPE, and Arista equipment and is comfortable performing physical, network, and systems-level tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support for servers, storage, and network hardware including Dell, HPE, and Arista platforms.

• Handle racking, stacking, cabling, hardware installations, component replacements, and decommissioning.

• Perform system diagnostics, physical inspections, and coordinate hardware troubleshooting with vendors as needed.

• Execute network patching, cable testing, labeling, and documentation following data center best practices.

• Support break/fix activities, firmware updates, and equipment upgrades.

• Assist with inventory tracking, asset management, and logistics for incoming and outgoing hardware.

• Maintain accurate records in ticketing systems and communicate status updates clearly to engineering teams.

• Participate in change windows, including occasional after-hours maintenance events.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in a data center or infrastructure support role.

• Strong hands-on experience with Dell, HPE, and Arista hardware.

• Familiarity with cable management, DCIM tools, and physical infrastructure best practices.

• Ability to follow structured procedures and execute repeatable tasks accurately.

• Knowledge of basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, link aggregation, optics, transceivers).

• Ability to lift and install equipment (up to ~50 lbs) and work in a physical data center environment.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with remote engineering teams.

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