Data Center Engineer

Overview

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and power distribution units (PDUs).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Ensure continuous availability of datacenter resources, including power, cooling, and network connectivity.
• Experience in datacenter operations, IT infrastructure, or system administration.
• Monitor system performance, network traffic, and environmental conditions to ensure uptime and efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of servers, networking, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and storage technologies.
• Optimize resource allocation and ensure load balancing across servers and network components.
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG) and security best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, network, and software issues affecting datacenter operations.
• Understanding of power and cooling management in datacenter environments.
• Respond to outages and escalate critical issues as per defined protocols.
• Ability to work in shifts and respond to critical incidents 24/7.
• Implement security controls, access policies, and industry best practices to safeguard datacenter infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain up-to-date records of datacenter configurations, system updates, and troubleshooting logs.
• Generate performance reports and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Work with IT, networking, and security teams to support infrastructure needs.
• Coordinate with vendors for hardware repairs, upgrades, and service contracts.