Senior Data Centre Field Engineer

Senior Data Centre Field Engineer – Bay Area (Frequent International Travel)

12‑Month Contract | 1099 or C2C

Our client, a leading technology consultancy specializing in large‑scale infrastructure deployments, is seeking an experienced Senior Data Centre Field Engineer to join their team on a 12‑month contract based in the Bay Area with frequent international travel to client sites.

Role Overview

As a Senior Data Centre Field Engineer, you will lead complex field projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure that every installation meets the highest technical and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure deployment projects across data centre, enterprise, and retail environments.
• Pull, terminate, and test Cat6/6a and fibre structured cabling systems.
• Rack, stack, and configure network equipment; decommission legacy devices and patch cables as required.
• Deploy fully built racks into data centres and enterprise spaces, completing cross‑connects and final cabling.
• Install and test Wireless Access Points, ensuring high‑quality terminations and documentation.
• Partner with internal teams or local field engineers on complex, multi‑site deployments.
• Mentor and support less experienced colleagues.
• Serve as a trusted on‑site advisor, maintaining client and internal standards.
• Provide as‑built and redline documentation updates to keep engineering records current and accurate.
• Conduct post‑project reviews, sharing lessons learned to continually improve delivery quality.
• Review project scopes, BOMs, and schedules to identify and raise potential issues early.
• Stay current with emerging network technologies (routing, switching, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, compute, storage, AV, power, and cabling).
• Represent the consultancy with professionalism and identify potential business opportunities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience delivering complex data centre or enterprise infrastructure projects for large customers.
• Proven expertise in structured cabling, including fibre and copper installation, testing, and certification.
• Hands‑on experience with Fluke testers, OTDRs, network analyzers, and wire mapping tools.
• Ability to read and interpret MOPs, cable run lists, patch plans, and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault‑finding skills in high‑pressure, mission‑critical environments.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux CLI, network configuration, firmware installation, and device provisioning.
• Experience analysing wireless survey reports (Ekahau, AirMagnet, Hamina) and advising on signal remediation.
• Excellent customer‑facing, communication, and documentation skills.
• Self‑starter with strong organisational discipline and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Certifications & Education

• Cabling certifications (CNCI, BTEC, City & GUILD, BICSI) desirable.
• CCNA or CWNA certification (or equivalent) preferred.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: 12‑Month Contract (1099 or C2C)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Compensation: Competitive day rate, based on experience

If you are an experienced Senior Data Centre Field Engineer who thrives in hands‑on environments and enjoys leading complex deployments, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking consultancy working with some of the most respected clients in the industry.