Data Center Engineer Jobs

Discover Data Center Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Data center engineers help design, build, operate, and improve the facilities and infrastructure that keep digital services running. Browse vetted opportunities and find roles that align with your technical expertise and career goals.

What Does a Data Center Engineer Do?

Data Center Engineers support the reliable operation of critical computing environments. Depending on the role, they may plan facility capacity, oversee power and cooling systems, maintain servers and network equipment, monitor performance, and coordinate deployments or upgrades. They also help troubleshoot incidents, document procedures, and collaborate with operations, security, facilities, and engineering teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with data center operations, hardware, networking, systems administration, or facilities engineering. Useful knowledge may include power distribution, UPS and generator systems, HVAC and cooling, cabling, monitoring tools, and incident management. Communication, careful documentation, safety awareness, and the ability to solve problems under pressure are valuable across many positions. Requirements vary by employer and specialization.

Data Center Engineer Career Paths

Data center engineers can specialize in areas such as facilities, critical infrastructure, network operations, hardware, capacity planning, or data center design. With experience, professionals may advance into senior engineering, site operations leadership, infrastructure architecture, or program management roles. Certifications and hands-on experience with relevant technologies can support career development.

Find Data Center Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Explore Data Center Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where you can search vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compare roles by specialization, location, and experience level, then identify openings that fit your background and next career move.

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$140K - $240K *

Elevate internal communications for a dynamic Data Center Infrastructure team. Collaborate with leaders to craft clear narratives, engage a diverse workforce, and drive impactful messaging that aligns...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Support and optimize network infrastructure by designing, configuring, and maintaining LAN/WAN systems, while providing advanced technical assistance and ensuring network security and system reliabili...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering preconstruction efforts by leading front-end project planning, cost development, and schedule creation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pivotal in front-end project planning, cost, and schedule management, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and alignment from con...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $236K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex technical projects, influencing networking strategies and product introductions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure efficient delivery and maintai...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure operational continuity across multiple data centers, leveraging your expertise in storage systems and virtualization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $184K *

Transform classified network operations by leveraging your expertise in engineering, compliance, and cybersecurity. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by partnering with sales teams to deliver innovative healthcare IT solutions. Lead technical discussions, design integration architectures, and drive client relationships to supp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $163K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by developing and delivering robust solutions. Collaborate across departments to implement high-level architectures, ensuring seamless support for diverse workloads whil...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $163K *

Empower innovation by developing and delivering a robust cloud platform. Collaborate across departments to implement high-level cloud architecture and solve complex problems, ensuring seamless support...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you secure complex systems by developing innovative cybersecurity solutions using cloud services and engineering best practices. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance capabi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement secure network architectures for mission-critical operations. Leverage your expertise in network engineering to optimize performance and ensure resilient co...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Engineer innovative network solutions for mission-critical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize secure network architectures in highly regulated envir...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in DevOps by managing enterprise applications, enhancing system performance, and automating processes. Leverage your expertise in cloud environments and microserv...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $200K *

Empower the future of telecommunications by architecting and developing 5G Core Network functions. Collaborate on high-impact projects, leveraging your expertise in 3GPP protocols and distributed syst...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $206K *

Transform our cloud infrastructure by leading the design and implementation of AWS and EKS solutions. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, ensure security, and align cloud strategies with b...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $102K *

Transform mechanical design by developing resilient HVAC solutions for high-performance facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure optimal outcomes...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Help us build and operate a secure, resilient infrastructure platform that supports critical applications in cloud and edge environments, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating across...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Develop and operate secure, scalable infrastructure across cloud and edge environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and reliability while embedding security into every...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's building and operating secure, resilient infrastructure for critical applications. You'll architect and manage cloud-native and edge deployments, ensuring compliance and security wh...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by architecting and operating secure, resilient platforms across cloud and edge environments, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating with cross...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of secure infrastructure by architecting and operating robust platforms across cloud and edge environments, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating with cross-function...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join the charge in building and operating secure, resilient infrastructure for critical programs. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and reliability while enhancing cloud-native and edge de...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $206K *

Unlock your potential as a Cloud Lead, driving innovative AWS solutions. Design, implement, and manage cloud architectures that enhance business efficiency while ensuring security and compliance in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $197K *

Drive innovation by developing cloud infrastructure solutions, enhancing system automation, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure, and effi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Center Engineer do?question toggle

    A Data Center Engineer helps design, maintain, and improve data center infrastructure. Responsibilities may include supporting servers and networks, monitoring facility systems, troubleshooting issues, planning capacity, and coordinating equipment installations or upgrades.

  • What qualifications are needed for Data Center Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure, networking, systems administration, or facilities engineering. Knowledge of power and cooling systems, hardware, monitoring, and incident response may also be useful.

  • How much do Data Center Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, experience, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, so explore current listings to review compensation details.

  • What career paths are available for Data Center Engineers?question toggle

    Career paths may include specialization in facilities, critical infrastructure, networking, hardware, capacity planning, or design. Experienced engineers may move into senior engineering, operations leadership, architecture, or program management.

  • Where can I find Data Center Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Data Center Engineer listings on Ladders to find vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.