Data Center Specialist

East Setauket, NY Responsibilities conduct engineering analysis and research designs and methods of data center equipment and facilities ensure designs and installations meet requirements, including predicted cooling, structural, and operational concerns plan, execute, and document data center installations, upgrades, and maintenance projects install and document racks, structured cabling, servers, switches, and PDUs manage equipment inventory, spare parts, and coordinate logistics respond to facility-wide emergencies (power outages, cooling failures) and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation liaise with and oversee external vendors for scheduled preventive maintenance on specialized infrastructure create and maintain detailed operational records and compliance documentation Skills, Qualifications, and Experience 3+ years of hands-on experience in high-availability or large colocation environments comprehensive understanding of data center HVAC systems and redundancy protocols proven experience with rack-level cooling and airflow management visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements clear communicator who enjoys cross-team collaboration, generates ideas, communicates recommendations to senior-level executives, and drives implementation alongside technicians proactive problem solver with a passion for learning and evolving alongside new technologies highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities under minimal supervision, including high-priority tickets and numerous vendor relationships experience monitoring Building Management Systems (BMS) and EPMS for tracking real-time power usage and environmental metrics, and critical power systems, including UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), PDUs, and backup generators knowledge of scripting or automation (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for hardware health monitoring preferred expertise in electrical distribution, including the ability to read one-line diagrams and circuit schedules strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate and align operations with remote engineering teams experience leading small-scale projects, such as row-level expansions or major hardware refreshes skilled in using specialized tools for liquid systems, with an understanding of fluid mechanics, including the impact of flow rate, pressure drops, and air entrapment on cooling performance demonstrated ability to analyze data to identify efficiency gaps and implement strategies for optimizing PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field proficient with hand tools, able to lift up to 30 lbs., and comfortable working on ladders or in confined spaces flexibility to work non-traditional shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, within a 24/7/365 operational environment The base salary for this position ranges from $150,000 to $190,000. In addition to base salary, total compensation includes a discretionary bonus, participation in an incentive compensation plan, and very generous benefits.