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Datacenter Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Senior Project Engineer

AL ยท On-site +1

$91K - $119K/yr

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent work experience). * 7-10+ years of experience in field service engineering, with a focus on datacenter power ...

Senior Project Engineer

Leighton, AL ยท On-site +1

$88K - $115K/yr

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent work experience). * 7-10+ years of experience in field service engineering, with a focus on datacenter power ...

Senior Project Engineer

Alexander City, AL ยท On-site +1

$84K - $109K/yr

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent work experience). * 7-10+ years of experience in field service engineering, with a focus on datacenter power ...

Senior Project Engineer

Hope Hull, AL ยท On-site +1

$98K - $127K/yr

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent work experience). * 7-10+ years of experience in field service engineering, with a focus on datacenter power ...

Senior Project Engineer

Prattville, AL ยท On-site +1

$83K - $109K/yr

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent work experience). * 7-10+ years of experience in field service engineering, with a focus on datacenter power ...

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How much do datacenter jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for datacenter in Alabama is $133,657.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,100.00 and $177,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a datacenter environment?

Working in a datacenter often involves managing high-stakes situations such as unexpected hardware failures, power outages, and maintaining strict uptime requirements. Professionals must be prepared to troubleshoot technical issues quickly and efficiently, sometimes outside of standard business hours. Additionally, adhering to rigorous security and compliance protocols is essential, as datacenters handle sensitive data for organizations. Teamwork and clear communication with network engineers, security specialists, and facility managers are crucial for keeping operations smooth and minimizing downtime.

What is a datacenter?

A datacenter is a specialized facility that houses computer systems, servers, networking equipment, and storage infrastructure. These centers provide centralized locations for the collection, storage, management, and dissemination of data and applications. Datacenters are critical for supporting the IT operations of businesses, organizations, and online services, ensuring high availability, security, and reliability. They often have advanced cooling, power backup, and physical security systems to protect the equipment and data. Companies may operate their own datacenters or use third-party providers for colocation or cloud services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Data Center Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Center Technician, you need strong knowledge of computer hardware, networking, and power/cooling systems, often supported by an associate degree or relevant certifications like CompTIA Server+. Familiarity with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools, ticketing systems, and remote monitoring platforms is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for diagnosing issues and collaborating with technical teams. These skills and qualifications are important to ensure uptime, maintain security, and support the reliable operation of mission-critical IT infrastructure.
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Network Engineer 3 (Vulnerability Management)

Huntington

Birmingham, AL โ€ข On-site, Remote

$70K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Description

This position is onsite and is available to be filled at any Huntington Corporate office location (see location options on posting)

Network Engineer 3 (Vulnerability Management) will be responsible for identifying, analyzing and mitigating vulnerabilities within HNB's network infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments of outstanding vulnerabilities in the network infrastructure space (Routers/Switches/Firewalls/Load balancers, Wireless Lan Controllers, Network Service Appliances).
  • Analyze identified vulnerabilities, prioritize and plan paths to remediation.
  • Collaborate with platform engineering teams and operations teams to apply security patches, workarounds, or mitigations in timely manner while minimizing operational disruptions.
  • Ensure the vulnerability management practices align with standards and internal policies.
  • Maintains current knowledge of hardware, software and network technology and recommends modifications as required.
  • Maintains up-to-date documentation on vulnerability status, patch management, and remediation efforts. Provide regular reports to senior management on vulnerability management efforts and progress.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to IT staff on vulnerability management best practices and secure configuration procedures.
  • Provide after hours and on-call support for vulnerability mitigation as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or 4+ additional years of equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience supporting end to end network technologies such as routers, switches, VPN appliances, firewalls, proxy's, load Balancers, DNS appliances, and wireless devices.
  • 2+ years of professional experience with automation and scripting in a Network enterprise environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers, AVI/NSX Advanced Load Balancers, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Data Center switching (Arista and Cisco Nexus devices).
  • Experience with UNIX/Linux.
  • Scripting experience (Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell).
  • Automation experience using Ansible (Core/Tower/AAP or AWX).
  • Experience with APIs, integrations (Service-Now, Splunk etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and network device configurations.
  • Advanced understanding of business technology drivers and their impact on architecture design.
  • Proficient in more than one specific infrastructure technology.
  • Advanced understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, CIS).
  • Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize. Self-directed and accountable.
  • Experience with a cloud platform such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Technical certifications such as Cisco CCNP-Enterprise or Datacenter, Palo Alto PCNSA, PCNSE, or F5, CISSP, CEH or Security +.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) and ability to work both independently and in a group.
  • Experience navigating highly technical issues and terms to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience in an enterprise environment and previous banking/financial industry experience is a plus.


Exempt Status: (Yes= not eligible for overtime pay) (No= eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type:

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We're combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range:

$70,000 - $140,000 Annual Salary

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details.

Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.