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Job Description:
As a Data Center Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our global data center environments.
You will leverage your IT Infrastructure expertise to solve business challenges and drive independent improvement initiatives. You will work on a variety of projects, either as a lead engineer or supporting resource, delivering from concept to completion in this hands-on, high-impact role. Your specific responsibilities will include:
- Installing and cabling switches, servers, and appliances in our data centers and co-locations
- Coordinating the installation of server and network equipment with smart hands in remote locations
- Managing power and space allocation, including capacity planning and monitoring
- Maintaining clean and organized cable management practices
- Managing and tracking spare parts and cable inventory
- Performing break-fix repairs, such as replacing hard drives, memory, and transceivers
- Planning and executing data center build-outs, relocations, and new equipment installations
- Overseeing the packing, shipping, and logistics management of equipment for remote co-locations
- Maintaining comprehensive data center documentation and supporting the standardization of procedures
- Contributing to the build and maintenance of our core office IT infrastructure, including the trading floor
- Troubleshooting and testing cabling (fiber and copper) using cable testers
- Supporting system builds, configuration, and troubleshooting as needed
Technical Skills:
- 3+ years of experience working in modern, large-scale data centers
- Ability to identify basic parts of network equipment (SFPs, line cards, chassis) and servers (memory, network cards, hard drives)
- Knowledge of structured cabling systems (Cat 5, Cat 6, multi-mode, and single-mode fiber)
- Familiarity with power and communications cabling standards
- Experience with cable testers (e.g., Fluke, Ideal) to troubleshoot fiber and copper cabling issues
- An understanding of change control processes
- Basic server operating system installation and configuration skills (e.g., Windows Server, Linux)
- Strong documentation skills and a meticulous approach to tracking details
Non-Technical Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A creative problem-solver, bringing fresh ideas to improve data center operations
- Experience leading or coordinating resources in infrastructure projects from conception to completion
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
- Ability to lift up to 30kg
- Flexibility to work during weekends or outside regular business hours as needed for critical infrastructure changes
- Willingness to travel sporadically (up to 10%) to support regional data center operations
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