Data Center Infrastructure Engineer
Axelon Services Corporation
Weehawken, NJ
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Broadband, CentOS, Communication Skills, Computer Networks, Documentation, Engineering, Ethernet Cable, F5 Network Software, Fiber Optic Cable, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, Hardware Installation, High Availability, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Linux Operating System, Load Balancing, Mentoring, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Network Systems, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, RAID Storage, Root Cause Analysis, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Ubuntu, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), Virtualization, Xen Virtualization
LOCATION
Weehawken, NJ
POSTED
7 days ago
Job Summary
We are seeking a Network Engineer with strong Data Center experience to support and maintain large-scale infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience managing enterprise network infrastructure, including load balancers, firewalls, switching, and virtualization platforms.
This role involves supporting a large data center environment (40+ racks) and ensuring high availability, performance, and security of network systems. The candidate must be comfortable working with physical infrastructure, cabling, and hardware installation when required. This is an on-site position based in Weehawken, NJ.
Key Responsibilities
Data Center Infrastructure
- Support and maintain large-scale data center environments (40+ racks).
- Install and manage network hardware including switches, routers, and servers.
- Work with Cat5e/Cat6 and fiber optic cabling (fiber termination is a plus).
- Monitor and maintain rack power infrastructure including PDUs and power distribution systems.
- Assist with rack layout, power balancing, and equipment installation.
- Install and configure physical servers including racking, stacking, and cabling.
- Configure RAID storage arrays and install operating systems during physical server deployment.
Network Systems
- Configure and maintain Layer 3 routing environments including VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, and switching.
- Manage load balancing (F5) and firewall configurations (WatchGuard).
- Work with FS and Client switches in production environments.
- Support high-speed data center networking (10G / 25G / 40G).
- Implement and maintain data center redundancy and high-availability network architecture.
- Experience troubleshooting complex Layer 2 / Layer 3 network issues.
Monitoring & Operations
- Implement, manage and maintain network monitoring systems.
- Troubleshoot network performance issues and outages.
- Participate in incident response and root cause analysis.
Virtualization & Systems
- Support environments using Xen virtualization technology.
- Work with Linux systems including CentOS and Ubuntu.
- Assist with infrastructure automation and AI-related infrastructure where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of network engineering experience
- Experience working in large infrastructure environments
- Experience with F5 Load Balancers
- Experience with WatchGuard firewalls
- Experience with FS and Client switches
- Experience configuring VLANs and network segmentation
- Experience with Linux systems (CentOS, Ubuntu)
- Experience with network monitoring tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with fiber optic termination
- Experience supporting large data center deployments
- Exposure to AI infrastructure environments
- Experience working with virtualization technologies (Xen)
Professional Qualities
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams
- Willingness to share knowledge, mentor team members, and contribute to team documentation
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with the team
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in data center environments
- Ability to work off-hours or during maintenance windows when necessary
Location Requirements
- Candidate must reside within 30 minutes of Weehawken, NJ to support on-site data center operations when necessary.
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