Data Center Escort

Data Center Critical Environment Escort

Career Path Opportunity | Critical Infrastructure Operations

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Data Center Critical Environment Escort to support a global information technology leader at one of its largest data center campuses in the country.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to break into the data center and Critical Environment field. While the immediate responsibility is supporting and overseeing vendors and technicians working within controlled data center environments, individuals in this position will gain valuable exposure to critical infrastructure operations and may have opportunities to train alongside and shadow Critical Environment technicians.

You do not need to come in as a Critical Environment expert. We are looking for dependable, safety-conscious individuals with strong communication skills, technical aptitude, and a genuine interest in building a long-term career in data center operations.

What You'll Do

• Escort and oversee vendors, contractors, technicians, and other personnel while work is being performed within designated data center areas.
• Review assigned projects and scopes of work to understand planned activities, work locations, safety requirements, and project expectations.
• Monitor work to ensure the approved Method of Procedure / Scope of Work is being followed and immediately communicate deviations, safety concerns, or potential operational risks.
• Help oversee the surveying, layout, installation, testing, verification, and modification of equipment or infrastructure while prioritizing safety and uninterrupted data center operations.
• Coordinate daily with project teams, engineers, designers, suppliers, vendors, and technical personnel regarding work progress, schedules, and changing site conditions.
• Review project documentation to understand where work will be performed and the equipment, products, or systems being installed.
• Provide technical and logistical support to engineers, designers, suppliers, technicians, and other project stakeholders throughout project implementation.
• Help ensure vendors and contractors follow site requirements, operational expectations, and established safety procedures.
• Provide clear and timely communication when conditions change or concerns arise.
• Support and assist with the training of additional team members performing similar escort responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

• Strong interest in data centers, critical infrastructure, electrical/mechanical systems, facilities operations, or technology.
• Technical aptitude and willingness to learn how large-scale data center environments operate.
• Ability to read and follow written procedures, project documentation, scopes of work, and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Comfortable communicating with technicians, contractors, engineers, project managers, and other technical teams.
• Ability to recognize when work differs from an approved scope and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Dependable, professional, safety-minded, and comfortable working within a highly controlled operational environment.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take advantage of opportunities to shadow experienced Critical Environment personnel.

Great Backgrounds for This Role

Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds. Relevant experience could include:

• Data center operations or logistics
• Electrical or mechanical trades
• HVAC or facilities maintenance
• Construction or skilled trades
• Low-voltage cabling / structured cabling
• Telecommunications
• Warehouse or technical logistics
• Manufacturing or industrial environments
• Military technical or maintenance roles
• Technical school or trade programs
• Entry-level candidates with strong mechanical or electrical aptitude

Career Development Opportunity

This role can be a stepping stone into Critical Environment operations.

The position provides exposure to the teams responsible for supporting the infrastructure that keeps a large-scale data center operational. Candidates who demonstrate reliability, technical aptitude, safety awareness, and a desire to learn will have the opportunity to gain knowledge from experienced Critical Environment professionals.

For someone looking to begin a career in the data center industry, this is an opportunity to get inside the environment, learn how mission-critical operations work, develop technical knowledge, and build experience that can support future growth into more technical data center roles.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work at one of the country's largest data center sites supporting a global technology leader.
• Gain firsthand exposure to large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure.
• Learn alongside experienced Critical Environment professionals.
• Build experience in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology infrastructure.
• Develop knowledge applicable to future opportunities in Critical Environment, facilities, electrical, mechanical, and data center operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of South Hill, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of South Hill, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Hill,VA.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.