Data Center Operations Engineer Jobs in Ashburn, VA

Another Source's client, Sabey Data Centers is recruiting a Data Center Operations Engineer 2 to join their team in Ashburn, VA. This is an opportunity to take a hands-on role in the reliability and performance of mission-critical infrastructure, helping ensure the systems behind Sabey's data center operations remain available, resilient, and ready to support customers around the clock. 

The standard work schedule for this role is Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., with the expectation of participating in on-call coverage as needed. 

Who is Sabey Data Centers? 

Sabey Data Centers is a premier multi-tenant data center provider, setting the standard for operational excellence, efficiency, and sustained uptime. With over 20 years of expertise and three million square feet of mission-critical space, Sabey is the largest privately-owned data center owner and operator in the United States. Their cutting-edge facilities—located in Tukwila, WA (20 minutes outside Seattle); East Wenatchee, WA; Quincy, WA; New York, NY; Ashburn, VA; and Austin, TX, with a new location coming soon in Umatilla, OR—support top-tier financial institutions, technology giants, media powerhouses, and healthcare leaders, delivering unparalleled reliability, security, and scalability. By prioritizing sustainability and innovation, Sabey Data Centers continues to shape the digital infrastructure of the future. 

SDC is one of the few companies in the industry that both builds and operates its own facilities, giving employees a unique end-to-end view of the data center world. We foster a culture where people who are humble, hungry, and smart are truly valued, supported, and promoted from within. Sabey is deeply committed to being a responsible community partner, returning unused energy to grids and collaborating with local utilities for sustainable impact. While competitors may offer higher salaries, few can match Sabey's positive culture, purpose-driven mission, and long-term career growth opportunities. 

About This Role 

As a Data Center Operations Engineer 2, you will be directly involved in the day-to-day maintenance, repair, monitoring, and operation of Sabey's critical data center infrastructure. Working across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, environmental control, and other facility systems, you will help maintain the high availability and operational standards that Sabey's customers depend on. 

This role is well suited for someone with critical facilities or related technical experience who enjoys solving problems hands-on, responding calmly when conditions change, and continuously building their technical expertise. You will work both independently and alongside operations teammates, vendors, and contractors while contributing to preventive maintenance, incident response, documentation, and continuous improvement. 

Your Contribution Will Likely Include 

• Helping maintain maximum uptime and availability across data center services by proactively identifying and addressing potential disruptions. 

• Monitoring and supporting critical facility infrastructure, including power distribution, HVAC, environmental controls, and related systems. 

• Performing and helping lead scheduled and preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, checks, and cleaning to support reliability and equipment longevity. 

• Monitoring environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and power consumption and responding promptly to alarms and alerts. 

• Diagnosing abnormal equipment or facility conditions, implementing solutions, escalating when appropriate, and documenting incidents and resolutions. 

• Supporting the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures for routine operations, emergency response, and disaster recovery. 

• Maintaining accurate records of data center hardware assets, equipment configurations, physical locations, and cable connections. 

• Supporting inventory management and coordinating replacement parts or equipment needs. 

• Working with external vendors and contractors during equipment installations, upgrades, maintenance, and repairs to help ensure work meets Sabey's standards and timelines. 

• Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity efforts and participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation for critical incidents. 

• Documenting incidents, contributing to root-cause analysis, and helping implement measures that reduce the risk of recurrence. 

• Communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders during and following operational incidents. 

• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and cost effectiveness through new technologies, tools, and processes. 

• Using emerging technologies, including AI and automation tools, to streamline appropriate routine tasks, documentation, correspondence, meeting notes, and operational tracking. 

• Promoting a safety-conscious culture and embodying Sabey's core values. 

Experience You Will Bring 

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications or coursework related to data center operations are a plus. 

• Relevant industry experience with mechanical, electrical, controls, or similar systems, with the ability to quickly learn unfamiliar equipment using operations manuals and technical documentation. 

• Demonstrated experience maintaining critical facilities. 

• Comfort working in an environment with a strong emphasis on preventive maintenance and emergency response. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction while collaborating effectively with employees, business partners, vendors, and contractors. 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with close attention to detail. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to remain professional under pressure. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and the ability to become proficient with additional software and digital tools.