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Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.\nTechnology & Systems Department\nThe Technology & Systems department drives technological innovation for the company and advances the technology strategy to support global growth. This includes IT, Software Development, OT / Automation Systems, and business process improvement. At Vantage, we are very hands-on. In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure, and maintain all networking and server hardware. We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latest technology changes, so we can make informed purchase decisions. The Technology & Systems department participates in designing each of our new data center building’s networking infrastructure, including but not limited to diverse pathways connecting to carriers, meet-me room hosting (rack, cabs, ladders, cross-connect panels…), wireless AP coverage, etc.\nWe rely on extreme collaboration with Sales, Construction, Operations, and Corporate Functions to drive simplification and establish global standards with continuous improvement and speed to value. We are working to build a reliable, scalable, sustainable, and secure technology roadmap/landscape that enables us to serve our customers and employees better and be the partner of choice. Our focus is on speed to value with financial and execution discipline.\nPosition Overview\nThis role will be based onsite in Port Washington, WI.\nThe IT Infrastructure Engineer is a hands-on infrastructure professional responsible for supporting the deployment, implementation, operational readiness, and ongoing support of IT infrastructure at Vantage Data Centers' Lighthouse campus in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Working closely with Construction, Operations, Engineering, Security, and Technology & Systems teams, this role helps ensure IT infrastructure, networking, telecommunications, security systems, and building management systems are procured, delivered, installed, tested, documented, and ready to support commissioning and turnover activities.\nThis position serves as a key on-site representative for Vantage, coordinating vendors, managing inventory, supporting RFIs, tracking project deliverables, conducting quality assurance reviews, assisting with technical deployments, and maintaining alignment between multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines foundational infrastructure knowledge with strong organizational, communication, customer service, and project coordination skills. The role operates within established standards, deployment processes, and service management frameworks to support the successful delivery and long-term operation of one of Vantage's largest North American campuses.\nEssential Job Functions\nServe as the primary on-site IT Infrastructure representative supporting deployment, implementation, and operational readiness activities across the Lighthouse campus.\nCoordinate with Construction, Operations, Engineering, Security, vendors, contractors, and customers to ensure infrastructure deliverables remain aligned with project schedules and readiness milestones.\nSupport RFIs, site surveys, infrastructure assessments, deployment planning, and technical reporting activities throughout project lifecycles.\nManage IT infrastructure inventory, asset tracking, receiving, staging, deployment status, and lifecycle documentation in accordance with Vantage standards.\nSupport procurement activities by coordinating equipment ordering, receiving, inventory reconciliation, deployment scheduling, and vendor engagement.\nAssist with the installation, configuration, testing, validation, and turnover of network, server, telecommunications, wireless, and related IT infrastructure.\nPerform quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure deployments align with documented standards, requirements, and operational readiness criteria.\nWork under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment.\nManage multiple one-time and/or ongoing projects.\nRespond to safety and emergency situations and maintain a safe and secure work environment.\nFrequent contact with employees at all levels of the organization; frequent external contact with vendors.\nDuties\nCoordinate infrastructure deployment activities from procurement through installation, testing, commissioning support, and operational handoff.\nMaintain inventory records, deployment tracking, asset databases, and equipment documentation.\nSupport vendor management activities including scheduling, coordination, deliverable tracking, issue resolution, and escalation management.\nAssist with commissioning, turnover, and site readiness activities for IT, security, telecommunications, and building technology systems.\nProvide customer support and technical assistance related to infrastructure deployments, service requests, and operational issues.\nSupport installation, configuration, validation, and troubleshooting of networking, server, wireless, and communications equipment using established deployment standards.\nPrepare status reports, deployment updates, inventory reports, readiness assessments, and technical documentation for stakeholders and leadership.\nCollaborate with internal partners to craft technology solutions to fit the project's needs.\nSupport the Senior Manager and Lead Engineer, Information Technology, in delivering services that are essential to the success of the business.\nHandle additional duties as assigned by Management.\nJob Requirements\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant work experience. \nRelevant technical certifications, such as CCNA or VCP certification, are preferred.\nSuccessful completion of a background check is required. \nExperience\nMinimum of 2 - 4 years of experience supporting IT infrastructure, networking, data center operations, systems administration, technology deployments, helpdesk operations, or related technical functions.\nTechnical knowledge covering Windows Server and Desktop, Active Directory, VMWare vSphere/ESX, Office 365, Firewalls, Security, Storage, Backup Technologies, and Networking.\nExperience working within critically important facilities and/or critical infrastructure is preferred.\nExperience supporting infrastructure deployment projects, implementation activities, site installations, hardware deployments, or operational readiness programs.\nExperience coordinating vendors, contractors, service providers, or multiple stakeholder groups within technical projects.\nExperience with ticketing systems, service management processes, inventory management, asset tracking, procurement coordination, or deployment management.\nAbility to communicate well in both oral and written reports and presentation skills.\nCandidates must possess reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts or emergencies.\nTravel is expected to be less than 20%, occasionally for training purposes.\nPhysical Demands and Special Requirements\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.\nAdditional Details\nSalary Range: $90,000- $105,000 + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)\nThis position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. \nCompensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. \n#LI-Onsite\n#LI-JH1\nWe operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.\nThroughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.\nDon't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.\nVantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nVantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.\nWe’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. 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