Job Information
Michigan State University Data Center Associate Engineer / Information Technologist I in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
Data Center Associate Engineer
Position Summary
The Data Center Facilities Team is responsible for assisting in maintaining several mission-critical facilities geographically distributed across the East Lansing campus for MSU Information Technology (MSU IT).
Reporting to the Data Center Facilities Manager, the Data Center Engineer I will primarily perform the following duties:
Capacity Planning & Management – Ensure adequate resources are available to support customer installations (power, network, future expansion, etc.)
Facility Maintenance & Management – Work collaboratively with Infrastructure teams and vendors to coordinate maintenance of power, cooling, security, and network resources.
Hardware Installation and Configuration – Physically install and decommission servers, PDUs, network, and other data center hardware.
Documentation – Maintain exceptional accuracy of DCIM software, procedures, and policies.
Asset Management – Assist in auditing MSU IT and data center customer assets.
Incident and Request Response – Monitor ticketing system and provide response in a timely manner.
Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #30 among public universities and #63 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2025. Located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol, the MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.
MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology Data Center Engineering area related to the duties to be performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Leadership and organizational skills
Ability to identify and resolve problems by exercising excellent judgment
The ability to clearly and concisely communicate both orally and written
Data Center related certifications such as: RCDD, CDCMP, CDCDP
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. of hardware (i.e., Servers, Switches, etc.)
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
Support knowledge of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) monitoring tools
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions
Please provide three professional references who are knowledgeable of your work.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
https://tech.msu.edu
Summary of Physical Demands
This position requires lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling and climbing
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends February 25, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.