Honeywell · 10 hours ago
Principal IT Engineer
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expHoneywell is a global leader in automation and technology, and they are seeking a Principal IT Engineer to oversee operations in their data centers and colocation sites. The role involves managing infrastructure readiness, capacity planning, vendor coordination, and ensuring compliance with data center standards while supporting critical business operations.
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Responsibilities
Own daily operations across multiple colocation sites (e.g., Equinix, CyrusOne, NTT) and internal data centers
Oversee cage builds, cabinet installations, power turn‑ups, demarc extensions, cable tray setup, overhead infrastructure, and physical layout readiness
Coordinate access windows, early‑access exceptions, site rules, and on‑site work scheduling with facility managers
Manage ongoing incidents, escalations, and operational blockers associated with cabinet delivery, site readiness, and vendor SLAs
Ensure compliance with data center standards (no cardboard, food/drinks, proper handling of equipment, safety protocols, audit trails, etc.)
Develop, maintain, and analyze rack elevations for compute, network, HPC, storage, and AI systems
Forecast power, cooling, space, and network capacity requirements for new deployments and refresh cycles
Validate cabinet quantities, RU availability, PDU loads, and expansion requirements
Partner with engineering teams (HPC, SAP/HANA, AI Factory, ERP, Infra) to confirm BOMs, node placement, and network topology alignment
Administer physical access requests in ServiceNow for permanent and temporary badges
Maintain secured access lists for all sites and ensure recertification cycles are followed
Train teams on Equinix Portal processes and site‑specific inbound/outbound shipment requirements
Oversee visitor access, work visit requests, and ensure approval flow is executed per audit requirements
Serve as primary owner or SME for DCIM platforms
Ensure accuracy of floorplans, rack elevations, PDU mapping, connectivity, asset metadata, and power chains
Oversee integrations between DC Track and PowerIQ and maintain version updates, SSL certs, SSO configurations, and environment migrations
Validate updates to DCIM inventory following every install, move, decom, migration, or equipment removal
Manage RITM/CHG tickets for installs, decoms, network requests, physical access, smarthands activities, and logistics
Ensure required documentation (port matrices, rack elevations, BOMs, work instructions) is attached and accurate
Validate closure of tasks and alignment across teams (Networking, Capacity Planner, Smarthands, Colo Ops)
Improve workflow standardization, templates, and audit consistency
Act as primary operational interface with colocation vendors (Equinix, NTT, CyrusOne), logistics partners, smarthands providers, OEM field teams (Dell, HPE), and integrators (Computacenter, IES)
Track cabinet deliveries, circuit installs, PDU sourcing, cage readiness, and vendor SLA adherence
Provide detailed scope inputs for SOWs, POs, change orders, and project quotes
Participate in supplier onboarding discussions and security exhibit reviews with legal and procurement teams
Identify delays or discrepancies (pricing differences, dormant orders, shipment delays) and drive escalation paths
Plan and supervise install, rack & stack, cabling, labeling, network uplinks, power connectivity, and configuration readiness
Coordinate inbound shipments, receiving, and storage tracking
Lead decom cycles: identify equipment ready for unrack, document serials, update DCIM, coordinate outbound tickets, and align with procurement for resale/disposal
Support major initiatives (HPC expansions, AI Factory deployments, SAP/HANA clusters, power reduction projects, site migrations)
Orchestrate cross‑functional working sessions, recurring project calls, and vendor/partner technical alignment
Build and maintain project documentation, timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies
Communicate status and blockers to leadership, engineering teams, and vendor PMs
Handle inbound/outbound shipment tickets in Equinix Portal for all racks and equipment >60 lbs
Ensure proper customs, inbound approvals, delivery scheduling, and transport coordination
Track shipment progress and ensure onsite teams are prepared for receiving, staging, and installation
Maintain documentation for access records, DCIM audits, cabinet elevations, power chain diagrams, network connectivity maps, and physical inventory
Ensure alignment with InfoSec, corporate risk, and audit requirements (PCI‑DSS, SOC2, internal DC governance)
Coordinate with legal on contract interpretation, LI/IR notifications, and incident response requirements for colos
Qualification
Required
7 years of experience in data center operations, colocation management, or infrastructure engineering
Strong knowledge of power systems (3‑phase PDUs, circuit provisioning), cooling concepts, structured cabling, and physical infrastructure
Hands‑on experience with DCIM tools (Sunbird DC Track / PowerIQ strongly preferred)
Expertise with rack elevations, capacity planning, and multi‑rack deployments
Strong ServiceNow experience (RITM/CHG workflows, CMDB updates, access management)
Experience managing vendors, SOWs, installations, migrations, and operational escalations
Familiarity with enterprise hardware: Dell, HPE, Arista, Cisco UCS, storage arrays, HPC clusters, GPU servers
Proven ability to coordinate across global teams in a program/project management capacity
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred
Experience with Equinix Portal workflows and physical access processes
Prior work supporting HPC environments, AI Factory workloads, or high‑density compute deployments
Understanding of network topologies, fabrics, uplinks, and cable management best practices
Knowledge of asset lifecycle management, procurement processes, and vendor contracting
Certifications: DCT, BICSI, CDCP, CDCS, or related data center certifications
Benefits
Employer subsidized Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
EAP
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
12 Paid Holidays
Company
Honeywell
Honeywell is a technology and manufacturing company that produces products for the automation, aviation, and energy transition industries.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.4M2009-10-27Grant· $11.4M
1985-09-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jim Masso
President & CEO - Honeywell Process Solutions
Vimal Kapur
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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