Datacenter Network Specialist

Job overview

The Datacenter Network Specialist role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. RED Group’s industrial control systems team supports clients with process automation, IT/OT consulting, and industrial cybersecurity. The specialist installs, commissions, and supports industrial networks for datacenter electrical power management and building management systems. The work contributes to resilient, high-availability networks for critical facility systems, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and facility operations teams.

What you'll do

• Implement industrial network designs and configurations
• assist with topology drawings and bills of materials
• coordinate fiber installation and make panel connections
• configure and commission managed switches
• validate network redundancy and fiber links
• integrate networks with PLCs, meters, and BMS controllers
• execute acceptance tests
• characterize network performance
• maintain as-built documentation
• diagnose network faults
• provide onsite commissioning and startup support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

datacenter network specialist

houston tx

red group

industrial ethernet

data centers

network commissioning

fiber optics

building management systems

electrical power management

travel up to 50%

off-hours support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive benefits and flexible schedules.

Why this role

Field-based, travel-intensive project work with travel to project sites, client facilities, and vendor locations up to 50%; occasional off-hours support.

About the employer

RED Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.