Sr Data Center Engineer

Join an amazing team that is consistently recognized for our achievements and culture, including our most recent Forbes award of being one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2026!Position Summary:Sr. Data Center Engineer responsible for broad data center operations from physical and environmental perspectives. This includes the physical security (facility, access control, monitoring system), environmental (Diesel Gen, ATS, UPS, PDUs, CRACs, and safety systems), space management (racking and stacking, heat distribution), and planning.An in-person interview may be required during the hiring processState specific pay scales for this role are as follows:$94,458 to $179,048 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)$85,871 to $162,771 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)$77,283 to $146,494 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.Essential Job Functions:Environmental management & maintenance: a) monitor and respond to DC environmentals, security and other alerts. b) Peform periodical test and maintenance upkeep activities based on best practice and manufacturer recommendations, c) plan, schedule, coordinate and perform timely part repair and compoments replacement (e.g., battery)Manage performance of data center facility. Provide long term DC planning for major equipment replacement, technology upgrade, and capacity (space, power and cooling etc) expansion. Respond to technology transformation in density, cabling. Work with management to build & execute budget accordingly.Establish and enforce Data Center operating procedures. Perform day to day operations such as: Rack & stack, cabling, physical inventory, security monitoring. Collaborate with other IT teams for DC activities according to established operating procedures.Manage vendor relationships, maintenance contracts and vendor engagements.Regular attendance at work on a full-time schedule of at least 8 hours and 40 hours per weekOther functions may be assignedEducation:Minimum:BA or equivalent relevant industrial experience is data center management fieldsPreferred:Master’s Degree in Computer Science.Experience:Minimum:5+ years of experience with people and process management in a data center environmentPreferred:Knowledge and Skills:Knowledge of industry data center standards, policies & methodologiesBasic familiarity of Ashrae guidelines for data centersPassion for customer success and experience interacting with other technology teamsExperience providing detailed reports related to incidence and SLA’sAbility to multitask, prioritize, and organize data effectivelyAbility to create and manage detailed schematics and data center design documentationWhy choose a career at Mercury?At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.Learn more about us here:https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careersWe offer many great benefits, including:Competitive compensationFlexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positionsPaid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance401 (k) retirement savings plan with company matchEngaging work environmentPromotional opportunitiesEducation assistanceProfessional and personal development opportunitiesCompany recognition programHealth and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and moreMercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.USD $94,458.00 - USD $179,048.00 /Yr.

Created: 2026-05-02