Rack Stack Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

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Job Summary

We’re seeking an experienced Data Center Operations and Design Engineer to provide technical leadership across deployment activities and day-to-day operations within a critical facility environment. This role serves as a member of the Data Center Engineering team, responsible for complex hardware installations, decommissioning, migrations, structured cabling, maintenance execution, troubleshooting, operational incident response, and on-call support. The ideal candidate brings advanced hands-on technical expertise, leads cross-functional projects and vendor engagements, applies sound engineering judgment in infrastructure planning and equipment placement, develops and maintains technical procedures and MOPs, mentors team members, and drives operational excellence while ensuring data center operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards. They play a key role in maintaining reliable, scalable, and highly available infrastructure while continuously identifying opportunities to improve processes, service reliability, and operational performance.

Job Description

*This position is unable to provide work authorization sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future.*

The Technology + Product organization works at the intersection of media and technology and our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products and next-generation technologies that transform the customer experience.

This engineer works onsite in our Hillsboro, OR Data Center. Two possible shifts are Monday-Thursday, 8am-7pm OR Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with a rotating on-call weekend schedule.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage rack, stack, power, cabling, deployment, decommissioning, and migration of equipment within the critical facility.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, support outage response activities, and engage appropriate resources to drive issues to closure.
• Coordinate change activities, maintenance work, technical project execution, resource planning, and implementation schedules.
• Maintain and troubleshoot structured cabling infrastructure and support day-to-day capacity and operational requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and execute MOPs, technical procedures, and validation steps to ensure work is completed safely and with minimal impact.
• Participate in the on-call rotation, respond to after-hours incidents and urgent operational issues, and coordinate escalation or recovery actions as needed.
• Document incident details, actions taken, and follow-up requirements to support effective handoff, root cause review, and continuous improvement.
• Interface with vendors and internal stakeholders to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and support data center infrastructure and related services.

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For:

• 2–5+ years of experience installing and supporting switches, routers, servers, and rack-mounted equipment in a data center or critical facility
• Experience supporting high-speed data, voice, IP, and network infrastructure
• Working knowledge of power systems, including PDUs, ATSs, and UPSs
• Understanding of data center power and HVAC environments
• Ability to plan installations, manage inventory, and maintain accurate documentation

Additional Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Exposure to AI tools, automation, or data-driven technologies
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation and procedures
• Familiarity with DCIM tools, ticketing systems, and data center support platforms
• Experience coordinating vendors, materials, and project work
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
• Effective communication and teamwork across technical and business teams
• Ability to work independently, adapt in fast-paced environments, and execute with high quality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard computer applications
• Demonstrates accountability, sound judgment, and professionalism
• Effective communication and teamwork across technical and business teams
• Ability to work independently, adapt in fast-paced environments, and execute with high quality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard computer applications
• Demonstrates accountability, sound judgment, and professionalism

About Our Perks & Benefits:

We are determined to create an environment where our employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated.

Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees:

• Medical & Dental
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off
• Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all life stages.
• Courtesy Services - We offer all of our full-time employees in serviceable areas free digital TV and internet.
• Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms.

Learn more at jobs.comcast.com/benefits Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Profile: Engineer 3, Excellence in Operations

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Skills:

Network Infrastructures; Data Center Engineering; Routers

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years