9,015 Critical Infrastructure jobs in the United States

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain network and systems infrastructure across multiple platforms.
• Manage and optimize network equipment, including Arista (all platforms) , Cisco (routers, switches, firewalls) , and Juniper (routers, switches) .
• Administer and troubleshoot LogicMonitor , Kentik , ThousandEyes , and related monitoring and analytics tools.
• Support virtualization and compute platforms, including Nutanix , VMware , Dell servers , and Synology storage systems.
• Manage Microsoft Server OS environments and Microsoft Azure/Entra cloud services.
• Maintain and configure core network services: DNS, DHCP, IPAM, NTP , and other ancillary services essential for ISP/Enterprise infrastructures.
• Administer documentation and ticketing platforms: HaloPSA , Hudu , and Guru .
• Support incident response, change management, and root cause analysis for network and systems issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence, security compliance, and performance optimization.
• Integrate and support various third-party tools, particularly those common in the energy/utilities sector.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking and systems engineering roles.
• Strong, hands-on experience with:
• Networking: Arista, Cisco, Juniper platforms (configuration, troubleshooting, architecture).
• Monitoring/Analytics: LogicMonitor, Kentik, ThousandEyes.
• Systems & Virtualization: Nutanix, VMware, Dell servers, Synology.
• Cloud & Identity: Microsoft Azure, Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Core Services: DNS, DHCP, IPAM, NTP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Server OS administration and integration in hybrid environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure design principles and best practices.
• Proven ability to document processes, procedures, and configurations using platforms like Hudu and Guru .
• Experience with PSA and ticketing tools (HaloPSA preferred).
• Broad knowledge of energy/utilities sector technology stacks a plus.

• Experience in ISP-grade or large-scale enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in critical infrastructure sectors.
• Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to lead complex issue resolution.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-availability environments.

DataBank Holdings Ltd. is a leading provider of enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services, offering customers 100% uptime availability of data, applications, and infrastructure. DataBank's managed data center services are anchored in world-class facilities. Our customized technology solutions are designed to help customers effectively manage risk, improve technology performance, and allow focus on core business objectives. DataBank is headquartered in the historic former Federal Reserve Bank Building, in downtown Dallas, TX. DataBank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our work culture at DataBank does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, lineage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veterans' status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Jr. Critical Infrastructure Engineer position is to be located and officed in one of the facilities within the respective region. This is a regular full-time position that is FLSA designated as exempt. This position is responsible for supporting 100% uptime for the data centers and their customers. Responsibilities: Reviews methods and standards of procedures for all equipment maintenance Works closely with the chief engineer to ensure correct and on time implementation of solutions for customer applications, including preparation of space, power, and cooling Responsible for all technical aspects of facility operations including power and HVAC systems Assists in providing and keeping up with monthly reporting Assists in providing technical support to ensure successful customer integration and implementation of company solutions Assists with all facility issues encountered during day-to-day operations to ensure 100% uptime for facility operations Works directly with the site operations management teams Qualifications: Requires 1-3 years of Facility Operations experience in the data center, telecom, or service provider industry Requires ability to manage facilities related to maintenance management and ticketing software platforms Available to work in a high stress 100% available capacity with the ability to manage vendors 24x7x365 Excellent verbal and written communications skills Basic working knowledge of general industry mission critical equipment such as UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), Generators, Mechanical and fire systems Basic working knowledge of building automation systems, energy management systems and overall controls in mechanical and electrical environments Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision packages Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance Life Insurance 401k matched by company Paid Time Off and Holidays The salary range for this role is $75K - 90K depending on experience with full benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Monitor and review maintenance methods, standards, and operating procedures for all facility equipment.
• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer to plan and execute customer solutions, including space, power, and cooling requirements.
• Support the daily operations of critical infrastructure systems-including power, HVAC, and life safety equipment-ensuring optimal performance and rapid incident response.
• Assist in generating and maintaining up-to-date facility and compliance reports.
• Provide technical support during customer installations and integrations, ensuring successful project completion.
• Address operational issues promptly to uphold our commitment to 100% uptime.
• Liaise effectively with operations management, vendors, and stakeholders to implement and track solutions.

• 1-3 years of experience in facility operations within data centers, telecommunications, or similar mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with maintenance management and ticketing software platforms.
• Capable of working in high-pressure, high-availability (24/7/365) environments, including vendor coordination and emergency response.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Foundational knowledge of mission-critical facility systems, including Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), generators, mechanical, and fire safety systems.
• Understanding of building automation systems, energy management, and control systems for mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills; ability to meet shifting deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

• 24x7 facility on-call responsibility
• Monitor and maintain the operations, maintenance and repair of all mission-critical equipment and systems supporting 24x7 data center operators to achieve 99.999% uptime and 100% compliance with all customer SLAs.
• Vendor relationship management
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, project plans and other technical documents
• Drive change toward operational excellence goals. Identify constraints and propose solutions
• Assist in disaster recovery "dry run" exercises
• Assist in commissioning efforts
• Maintain AHJ requirements
• Maintain and implement change windows per company policies
• Assist in the provisioning of power for customer orders and other electrical modifications as assigned while maintaining a safe work environment
• Assist with off-hours and weekend maintenance activities when required
• Assist with reports on customer utilization, including space and power
• Be able to read and prepare Method of Procedures (MOP) & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all maintenance and operational aspects of the data center
• Perform the assigned facility(s) rounds to ensure proper equipment operation, aesthetics, and cleanliness
• Monitoring/alerting of facility equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

• 2 Years of data center experience
• 4+ years of experience with root cause analysis and troubleshooting/problem solving
• Experience working with building automation
• 4+ years of experience within a critical infrastructure environment.
• An understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations, including syst ems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAH units
• Applicable military experience
• Applicable trade experience

• Electrical or mechanical certifications (Associates degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline)
• 5+ years of experience working in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation
• Meets/exceeds functional/technical depth and complexity

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Walk or Stand for 50% of the time
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage
• Lift 50 lbs.
• Travel 5% of the time

DataBank Holdings Ltd. is a leading provider of enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services, offering customers 100% uptime availability of data, applications, and infrastructure. DataBank's managed data center services are anchored in world-class facilities. Our customized technology solutions are designed to help customers effectively manage risk, improve technology performance, and allow focus on core business objectives. DataBank is headquartered in the historic former Federal Reserve Bank Building, in downtown Dallas, TX.

DataBank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our work culture at DataBank does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, lineage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veterans' status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Jr. Critical Infrastructure Engineer position is to be located and officed in one of the facilities within the respective region. This is a regular full-time position that is FLSA designated as exempt. This position is responsible for supporting 100% uptime for the data centers and their customers.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews methods and standards of procedures for all equipment maintenance
• Works closely with the chief engineer to ensure correct and on time implementation of solutions for customer applications, including preparation of space, power, and cooling
• Responsible for all technical aspects of facility operations including power and HVAC systems
• Assists in providing and keeping up with monthly reporting
• Assists in providing technical support to ensure successful customer integration and implementation of company solutions
• Assists with all facility issues encountered during day-to-day operations to ensure 100% uptime for facility operations
• Works directly with the site operations management teams

Qualifications:

• Requires 1-3 years of Facility Operations experience in the data center, telecom, or service provider industry
• Requires ability to manage facilities related to maintenance management and ticketing software platforms
• Available to work in a high stress 100% available capacity with the ability to manage vendors 24x7x365
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Basic working knowledge of general industry mission critical equipment such as UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), Generators, Mechanical and fire systems
• Basic working knowledge of building automation systems, energy management systems and overall controls in mechanical and electrical environments
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision packages
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k matched by company
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

The salary range for this role is $75K - 90K depending on experience with full benefits.

Critical Infrastructure Energy Associate

Venn is seeking an intermediate-level Associate with familiarity and interest in critical infrastructure and energy policy and programs. The ideal candidate will possess 1-3 years of relevant experience to support our growing critical infrastructure practice group, specifically in the energy sector. A strong candidate will have a proven track record with energy-related federal policymaking, the political process, relevant trade associations, project management, and/or experience especially in one or more of the following issue areas: grid security, electric power, national defense, utility regulation and operations, supply chain, pipelines, energy generation, transmission, utility regulation, and advanced energy technologies.

About the Critical Infrastructure Practice Group

Venn Strategies' Critical Infrastructure practice group creates and implements government and public affairs strategies to meet our clients' diverse needs, including cultivating meaningful relationships with Congress, the White House, and Federal Departments and Agencies, providing regulatory analysis, developing policy recommendations, facilitating stakeholder partnerships, and building coalitions that amplify client voices.

The group covers several high profile and emerging policy issues, including physical and cyber security, technology innovation, manufacturing, trade, federal funding mechanisms, and infrastructure development across transportation, energy, environmental, and other technology and infrastructure sectors.

About Venn Strategies

Venn Strategies is a fast-paced, nationally recognized full-service government and public affairs firm based in Washington, DC. Our track record of success is a function of our broad array of working relationships, our strategic expertise and our impeccable bipartisan reputation across the policy and political spectrum.

We offer our clients a wide range of deliverables focused on advocacy, issue management, coalition management, grassroots engagement, alliance development and strategic advisory services. Specializing in matters of health care, tax, economic policy, financial services, trade, and critical infrastructure, our firm strikes a critical balance providing the depth and breadth of a major political powerhouse, combined with the personal attention and engagement that only a principal-driven boutique can offer.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of relevant policy experience
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree, Master's Preferred or comparable experience

• Support multiple client teams with complex and fast-moving projects and tasks.
• Research, analysis, and writing on client priorities to produce in-depth memos of relevant energy and electricity policy issues.
• Watch hearings and other key Congressional, Administration, and stakeholder meetings and prepare summaries relevant to client needs.
• Organize fly-in and fly-out events, including preparing background materials, managing attendees, and coordinating event logistics.
• Monitor key actions on the Hill and at relevant agencies (e.g., U.S. Department of Energy) that may affect client business.
• Administer client team coordination, including tracking Hill, agency and other stakeholder outreach, preparing agendas and materials for regular client calls and communication, summarizing calls and identify action items, tracking progress and implementation of actions.
• Help clients in drafting, reviewing, and submitting comments and applications to federal funding opportunities and regulatory proceedings.
• Build positive working relationships with clients.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Must have 1-3 years of relevant experience to support growing critical infrastructure practice.
• Be enthusiastic and hardworking, capable of multi-tasking and working simultaneously on multiple projects.
• Must be able to function well on a team.
• Knowledge of Congressional and regulatory processes and major policy initiatives in Congress and the executive branch.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Uphold a professional image with external and internal business contacts.
• Work ethically and with integrity, including maintaining client and firm confidentiality.
• Maintain the highest level of discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
• Effective problem-solving to resolve routine client questions and critical thinking skills to anticipate client needs.
• Ability to follow instructions, including a strong adherence to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize and complete work efficiently.