Senior Data Center Engineer

Computacenter

. Lead technical discovery to gather, validate, and document customer requirements, constraints, dependencies, and acceptance criteria .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing enterprise technology solutions within data center environments, with a strong focus on rack integration, structured cabling, and technical documentation. Proven ability to lead technical discussions and manage multiple deployments while effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.

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Data Center ArchitectureRack IntegrationTechnical DocumentationRequirements GatheringCustomer-Facing Communication

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Hard Skills

Rack BuildsTechnical DesignConfiguration ManagementCabling InfrastructureNetwork DiagramsBOMsPatch SchedulesImplementation WorkbooksValidation ReviewsTechnical Discovery

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsFollow-ThroughInfluential Leadership

Tools & Technologies

VisioAutoCADRevitSmartsheetMS ProjectCiscoAristaJuniperPalo AltoFluke/EXFO

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNACCNPBICSI TechnicianRCDDFiber/Cabling Testing Certifications

Industry Keywords

Enterprise TechnologyColocationHyperscale Data CentersPhysical ConnectivityStructured Cabling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical discovery to gather, validate, and document customer requirements, constraints, dependencies, and acceptance criteria
Translate customer requirements into detailed, executable technical designs and serve as a primary technical contact throughout the deployment lifecycle
Develop and maintain solution designs and engineering documentation, including rack designs/elevations, BOMs, cabling matrices, patch schedules, network diagrams, implementation workbooks, configuration specifications, and related technical documentation
Apply knowledge of physical data center architecture, rack builds, rack integration, structured cabling, fiber/copper connectivity, equipment placement, cable routing, patching, port mappings, cross-connects, labeling, power, and grounding
Provide technical direction and support to teams assembling, configuring, integrating, and testing customer solutions
Review completed rack builds, configurations, test results, and technical deliverables against approved designs
Participate in First Article Builds, Proofs of Concept, validation reviews, and other technical checkpoints
Identify and resolve design discrepancies, omissions, integration issues, and technical questions during build and deployment
Lead technical closure by validating completed work against approved requirements and acceptance criteria, obtaining technical signoff, and ensuring final documentation reflects the delivered solution
Communicate technical status, risks, dependencies, decisions, and recommendations to customers and project leadership
Partner with Project Managers, Program Managers, Field Engineering, Integration Centers, consultants, vendors, and customer technical teams
Lead technical contributors through influence, establishing direction and driving accountability without direct reporting authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience
5+ years of experience designing, configuring, implementing, or supporting enterprise technology environments
Meaningful experience supporting enterprise, colocation, hyperscale, or similar data center environments
Demonstrated rack-build and physical data center architecture experience
Experience translating customer requirements into detailed technical designs and supporting solutions through build, validation, and acceptance
Strong understanding of rack integration, structured cabling, fiber/copper infrastructure, physical connectivity, and data center infrastructure
Ability to read, create, review, and work from rack elevations, BOMs, cable matrices, patch schedules, network diagrams, and related technical documentation
Strong requirements-gathering, solution-design, technical-documentation, and configuration-management capabilities
Ability to identify technical or design discrepancies, assess their impact, and drive issues through resolution
Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences
Ability to lead technical discussions and contributors without direct reporting authority
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and follow-through skills
Ability to manage multiple deployments, priorities, dependencies, and deadlines
Ability to work regularly onsite at the assigned Integration Center and travel intermittently based on customer and business needs
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
Preferred: CCNA / CCNP or comparable networking certification
Preferred: BICSI-related certifications such as BICSI Technician or RCDD
Preferred: Fiber/cabling testing certifications, including Fluke/EXFO
Preferred: Experience with Visio, AutoCAD, Revit, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar engineering/project tools
Preferred: Experience with enterprise data center networking technologies such as Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Palo Alto, or comparable platform

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation plans
Long-term career opportunities
Benefit plans supporting good health, future financial security, and peace of mind