Critical Operations Engineer
US$43 – US$47 / hr base salary
Posted 24 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Critical operations Engineer - Night Shift”
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- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 5–7 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$43 – US$47 / hr |
|---|
Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Study levelBachelor's
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
About the Opportunity
Our client is a leading provider of mission-critical digital infrastructure, delivering high-performance data center and interconnection solutions that support businesses across a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Their culture is built on operational excellence, innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Team members are empowered to solve complex challenges, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow professionally while supporting critical infrastructure that powers today's connected world.
Critical Operations Engineer II
Location: Data Center Environment
Shift: Night Shift 10:00pm-6:30am Tuesday- Saturday
Compensation: $43.00 - $47.00/hour
Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
Position Overview
The Critical Operations Engineer II is responsible for maintaining the operational integrity, reliability, and compliance of data center electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, and communications infrastructure systems. This role supports maximum uptime by performing preventative maintenance, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring critical facility systems operate efficiently and effectively.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting mission-critical environments, including data centers, hospitals, power plants, or similar critical facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert for electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire life safety systems.
- Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot critical facility infrastructure.
- Perform trend analysis and monitoring of operational systems.
- Mentor and support junior operations staff.
- Coordinate preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
- Manage and support customer-impacting infrastructure projects.