Data Center Engineer

Major Responsibilities:

Plan for adequate power, cooling, and physical data center layout for primary and secondary data centers to meet the technology infrastructure capacity requirements.
Coordinate vendor activities within the data centers for scheduled maintenance.
Coordinate data center infrastructure projects, in conjunction with Facilities teams and contractors, to ensure minimal service interruptions, safety and timeliness of completion.
Document and maintain data center standards across primary and secondary data centers locations.
Work closely with the security team to ensure data center physical security procedures are in place and compliant with security policies.
Generate trend analysis reporting of power, cooling, and physical data center layout to ensure projected capacity levels are met.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Certified Data Centre Professional issued by EXIN,The global independent certification institute for ICT Professionals.

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Computer Science or related field.

Experience Required:

Typically requires 3 years of experience in a Data Center in a large Computer Operations environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Knowledge of data center architecture, power and cooling distribution, mechanical systems, physical security, racks, servers, storage devices, network, and cabling.
Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM).
Experience with data center capacity and trend analysis reporting.
Strong project management skills.
Operational understanding of database terms and functionality.
Operational experience with Networking terms and functions including LAN and WAN.
Experience with large scale disaster recovery planning and implementation.
Demonstrated ability to work with a limited amount of supervision and work with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated ability for analytical and logical thinking. Ability to organize, troubleshoot efficiently and effectively.
Detail oriented, creative and self-motivated.
Ability to work on multiple in-process tasks simultaneously, set appropriate priorities and accomplish assignments in a thorough and timely fashion.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Exposed to a normal office environment.
Must be able to sit up to 80% of each workday.
Requires travel as necessary.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Must be able to perform fine hand manipulation when using a keyboard.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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