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IT Infrastructure Specialist – Data Center
Job Location:
Job Location:
Spartanburg, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering planning and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking an IT Infrastructure Specialist for a client in the automotive industry specializing in car manufacturing. This role is a contractor position based in Spartanburg that requires onsite presence and occasional travel. If youre eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects we look forward to your application.
PURPOSE:
This role leads the planning implementation and support of IT infrastructure solutions from concept to deployment including enterprise cloud server and storage environments. The position drives complex technical and operational initiatives performs POC evaluations and provides guidance on secure scalable and high-performance infrastructure solutions.
With an approximately 80% focus on Datacenter Operations the role is responsible for day-to-day operational oversight vendor management hands-on support during major incidents and proactive identification of operational and audit risks. The remaining 20% focuses on Infrastructure Operations including server storage and lifecycle management across a multi-site multinational environment supporting service providers and contributing to incident recovery and business continuity efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED SKILLS:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
PURPOSE:
This role leads the planning implementation and support of IT infrastructure solutions from concept to deployment including enterprise cloud server and storage environments. The position drives complex technical and operational initiatives performs POC evaluations and provides guidance on secure scalable and high-performance infrastructure solutions.
With an approximately 80% focus on Datacenter Operations the role is responsible for day-to-day operational oversight vendor management hands-on support during major incidents and proactive identification of operational and audit risks. The remaining 20% focuses on Infrastructure Operations including server storage and lifecycle management across a multi-site multinational environment supporting service providers and contributing to incident recovery and business continuity efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for IT infrastructure systems including cloud platforms storage solutions cybersecurity technologies and datacenter operations.
- Deploy configure and maintain IT infrastructure components including servers storage systems virtualization platforms and security tools.
- Collaborate with external providers for the deployment operation and support of IT infrastructure services.
- Ensure high availability of systems through redundancy backup and disaster recovery solutions.
- Optimize infrastructure performance through monitoring capacity planning and proactive issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with security audit and regulatory requirements by implementing appropriate controls and policies.
- Manage ITIL processes including change incident problem and configuration management to maintain service stability and operational efficiency.
- Document infrastructure designs configurations standards and best practices to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Support infrastructure lifecycle management including upgrades patching and decommissioning activities.
- Collaborate with global IT teams to standardize processes align on best practices and support cross-functional initiatives.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and operational teams.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies automation opportunities and innovative solutions to improve infrastructure capabilities and operational efficiency.
- Communicate infrastructure strategies risks and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Lead complex infrastructure and operational projects ensuring delivery within scope budget and timeline.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS/BA in Information Technology OR AA/AS degree with 2 years of professional experience OR 4 years of equivalent IT experience.
- 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering specializing in cloud services storage or enterprise IT systems.
- 5 years of experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure including servers storage virtualization and security.
- 5 years in Datacenter Operations monitoring documentation provider steering regulatory compliance/audit (ISO TUV TISAX FDIC)
- 3 years of experience in IT project management
- 3 years of experience demonstrating strong communication skills in IT environments.
- 3 years of junior leadership experience managing IT projects.
- 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering specializing in cloud services storage datacenter operations or enterprise IT systems.
- 5 years of experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure including servers storage virtualization and security technologies.
- 5 years of experience in Datacenter Operations including monitoring documentation provider management and regulatory compliance/audit requirements (e.g. ISO TÜV TISAX FDIC).
- Advanced to expert knowledge of datacenter infrastructure including fiber and copper cabling pathways racks and IT power implementations.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills in datacenter environments including rack cabling and power-related issues with the ability to operate independently across multiple sites.
- Working knowledge of critical facilities systems including HVAC UPS generators fire suppression and physical security systems.
- Intermediate experience with server storage and network infrastructure technologies.
- Intermediate to advanced experience with CMDB platforms and ITIL-based operational processes.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and validate service provider performance against Statements of Work (SOW) operational standards and service requirements.
- 3 years of experience in IT project management.
- 3 years of experience demonstrating strong communication and stakeholder management skills in IT environments.
- 3 years of leadership experience managing technical teams projects or operational initiatives.
- Training:
- Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- 5S/6S methodologies.
- Agile methodologies and project delivery frameworks.
- Licenses and/or Certifications (Preferred)
- ITIL certification.
- IT Infrastructure IT Architecture Cloud Datacenter or other relevant industry certifications.
- Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Proven ability to utilize IT applications tools and technologies to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Experience applying Agile principles within infrastructure and technology projects.
- Experience managing suppliers and service providers in a multi-vendor environment.
- Experience with cloud technologies including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience with ServiceNow and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms.
- Current industry certifications in datacenter operations structured cabling or related infrastructure disciplines.
- Relevant certifications such as BICSI ITS Installer BICSI Technician Corning Certified Fiber Optic Installer CommScope/SYSTIMAX Certified Installer CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional) or CDCS (Certified Data Centre Specialist).
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA A Server Network and/or Security.
- Experience with Hot Aisle Containment (HAC) systems and datacenter cooling optimization practices.
- Experience supporting large-scale multi-site datacenter environments.
- Knowledge of fiber optic infrastructure installation testing and troubleshooting best practices.
- Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring asset management and capacity planning tools.
- ITIL certification
- Work is normally performed in an office laboratory manufacturing floor or machine shop setting where physical work includes but is not limited to sitting standing reaching kneeling bending and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.
- Location: Spartanburg SCPlant Spartanburg 90% other locations 10%
- Schedule:Day shift 40h/w weekend as required
- Travel:occasional travel may be required
- Overtime:as required
- Assignment Start:August 1 2026
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e. SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
