Data Center Relocation Specialist
About The Position
Emerging Tech is hiring a full-time Data Center Relocation Specialist to support internal IT and cybersecurity operations and provide hands-on technical support for data center relocation projects at state and federal government facilities nationwide. The role requires frequent travel and candidates must live within reasonable commuting distance of Orlando International Airport (MCO), Tampa International Airport (TPA), or Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), with reliable transportation to their airport and availability to travel on short notice. During relocation projects, the specialist will assist with de-racking, handling, transporting, relocating, and re-racking sensitive IT equipment, including servers, switches, routers, storage devices, and other data center hardware. Work will primarily occur on weekends, with some weekday, evening, and overnight assignments. The position also involves rack alignment, cable management, equipment placement, labeling, equipment accountability, and compliance with site access, safety, and security requirements. Between relocation assignments, the specialist will support company IT operations, including Microsoft environment administration, employee device configuration and provisioning, troubleshooting, IT asset management, cybersecurity practices, and IT compliance activities associated with the company’s ISO programs. The role also supports documentation, evidence collection, control implementation, and audit readiness.
Requirements
- Be eligible to meet the requirements for a Public Trust background investigation or clearance for work supporting state and federal government customers.
- Have experience in information technology, cybersecurity, IT support, systems administration, or a related technical field.
- Have hands-on experience configuring, provisioning, troubleshooting, and supporting laptops and other endpoint devices.
- Be familiar with Microsoft environments, user and device administration, and common enterprise IT tools.
- Be willing and able to travel nationwide, including on short notice, and work non-standard hours when required.
- Reside within reasonable proximity to MCO, TPA, or JAX and have reliable transportation to and from the respective airport.
- Be able to lift and safely maneuver 50–75 lbs. when supporting relocation projects.
- Have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow technical procedures and documentation.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and work effectively in secure government and corporate environments.
Nice To Haves
- Previous data center, server room, network infrastructure, telecommunications, or similar technical experience.
- Experience handling, installing, de-racking, or relocating servers, switches, routers, storage devices, or other enterprise IT equipment.
- Familiarity with structured cabling, cable management, rack-mounted equipment, and basic data center terminology.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, IT policies and procedures, ISO standards, or audit activities.
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification.
Responsibilities
- Travel nationwide to support data center relocation projects at state and federal government facilities.
- Assist with de-racking, transporting, relocating, and re-racking data center equipment.
- Safely handle servers, network switches, routers, storage devices, and other sensitive IT hardware.
- Follow relocation plans and direction from Emerging Tech and applicable government or facility personnel.
- Maintain equipment labeling, protection, organization, and accountability throughout each move.
- Support rack alignment, cable management, equipment placement, and related installation activities.
- Follow project schedules, site access requirements, safety protocols, and applicable security procedures.
- Support relocation activities on weekends and, as required, weekdays, evenings, or overnight.
- Adapt to travel and schedule changes on short notice.
- Configure, deploy, and manage company laptops, workstations, and other IT devices.
- Configure and maintain Microsoft-based systems, applications, user accounts, permissions, and device settings.
- Provision and issue IT equipment to new and existing employees.
- Troubleshoot employee hardware, software, account, and access issues.
- Maintain accurate IT asset inventories and device records throughout the equipment lifecycle.
- Support user onboarding and offboarding, including account access, device provisioning, and equipment recovery.
- Assist with implementation and maintenance of internal cybersecurity controls and IT security practices.
- Support IT compliance documentation, evidence collection, control implementation, and audit readiness.
- Maintain IT policies, procedures, records, and other security and compliance documentation.
- Assist with other IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technical support activities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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