Data Center Engineer

Requirements

• Ability to identify basic parts of network equipment, including SFPs, line cards, and chassis
• Ability to identify basic parts of servers, including memory, network cards and hard drives
• Experience with identifying port locations for specific device manufacturers (Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
• Knowledge of structured cabling systems using cat 5, cat 6, multi-mode, and single-mode fiber
• Familiarity with both power and communications cabling standards
• Experience configuring and using cable testers for both fiber and copper to troubleshoot cabling issues
• An understanding of change control processes
• Strong documentation experience
• Ability to lift 75lbs
• Attention to detail
• Ability to commute to our co-locations in Durham

What you'll be doing

• Install and cable switches, servers, and appliances in our data co-locations
• Facilitate installation of servers and network equipment with smart hands in remote co-locations
• Manage power and space including monitoring and capacity planning
• Maintain a consistent and clean cable management philosophy and manage cable inventory
• Replace hard drives/memory/transceivers and other hardware related tasks
• Assist in the planning of moves or new buildouts
• Coordinate the secure packing, shipment, and timely delivery of equipment to and from remote co-location sites
• Maintain clean and accurate data center documentation

Perks and Benefits

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• VP structure only Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure
• 401(k) match up to 50%
• Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more