Job Description

Senior Data Centre Field Engineer – Bay Area (Frequent International Travel) | 12-Month Contract | 1099 or C2C

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

This role will suit a highly skilled and self-driven field engineer with deep experience in data centre infrastructure, structured cabling, and enterprise network deployments. You will lead complex field projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure that every installation meets the highest technical and quality standards.

Role Overview

As a Senior Data Centre Field Engineer, you will:

• Lead infrastructure deployment projects across data centre, enterprise, and retail environments, ensuring all deliverables are completed to scope, on time, and to a high standard.
• 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, sharing best practices and technical knowledge.
• Serve as a trusted on-site advisor, maintaining both client and internal standards throughout all project phases.
• Provide as-built and redline documentation updates to ensure engineering records remain current and accurate.
• Conduct post-project reviews, sharing lessons learned to continually improve delivery quality.
• Review project scopes, BOMs, and schedules using internal tools, identifying and escalating 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, identifying potential business opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships.

Required Skills & Experience

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

Certifications & Education

• Cabling certifications (e.g., CNCI, BTEC, City & Guilds, BICSI) desirable.
• CCNA or CWNA certification (or equivalent demonstrable knowledge) preferred.

Contract Details

• Location: Bay Area, CA (frequent international travel required)
• Contract Type: 12-Month Contract (1099 or C2C)
• Client Type: Technology Consultancy
• 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.

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