IT Infrastructure Specialist : 202581

IT Infrastructure Specialist 📍 Location: Greenville, South Carolina — Onsite 🕐 Shift: A Shift | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM 💰 Pay: $55.00–$75.00 per hour, depending on experience 📅 Contract: Long-term, ongoing contract with no anticipated end date 🎁 Benefits: PTO, Sick Pay & Holiday Pay Build, Support & Lead Critical IT Infrastructure We are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Specialist to join a large, fast-paced technology environment in Greenville, SC. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands how data centers operate, can troubleshoot infrastructure problems, and has the experience to oversee outside vendors and infrastructure projects. What You'll Really Be Doing Think of this role as the person who makes sure the technology behind a large operation stays connected, organized, secure, and working properly. You will spend most of your day helping run the data center, checking that equipment and systems are working, troubleshooting problems, and making sure vendors complete their work correctly. You will also work with servers, storage, networking, cabling, power systems, and other IT equipment. When a major problem happens, you will help figure out what went wrong, work with the right people to fix it, and help get everything back up and running. You will also help plan and manage infrastructure projects, keep documentation up to date, make sure work follows required standards, and identify potential problems before they become major issues. Must-Have Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Data Center Operations 5+ years of experience with IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, virtualization, or enterprise IT systems 3+ years of IT project management experience 3+ years of experience providing leadership or oversight on IT projects 3+ years of experience working in professional IT environments with strong communication responsibilities 2+ years of vendor/supplier management experience Advanced knowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling Experience with cable pathways, racks, and IT power infrastructure Strong troubleshooting skills involving racks, cabling, and power Experience supervising and validating vendor work against project requirements Working knowledge of data center critical facilities , including HVAC, UPS, generators, fire suppression, and physical security Working knowledge of servers, storage, and networking Experience with CMDB and ITIL processes Experience with IT infrastructure lifecycle management, including upgrades, patching, and equipment decommissioning Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Education One of the following is required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field Associate's degree with 2+ years of professional IT experience 4+ years of equivalent IT experience Nice-to-Have Experience & Certifications ServiceNow Data Center Infrastructure Management ( DCIM ) BICSI certifications Fiber optic installation certifications Data center certifications such as CDCP or CDCS CompTIA A+, Server+, Network+, or Security+ ITIL certification Hot aisle containment systems Agile methodology Cloud infrastructure, including IaaS and PaaS Experience with AWS or Azure What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out This is a long-term opportunity with no anticipated end date , giving you the chance to build a career within a large-scale technology environment rather than moving from project to project. If you have strong data center experience, understand IT infrastructure from the ground up, and enjoy solving problems while working with vendors and technical teams, we want to hear from you. Important Submission Information This position is being filled directly through our staffing program and is available to candidates who can work on a W-2 basis. At this time, we are unable to accept Corp-to-Corp (C2C), 1099, third-party recruiter submissions, or candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Please only submit your resume if you meet these requirements. This helps ensure we are able to give each candidate proper consideration and avoid delays in the hiring process.