Senior Data Center Operations Engineer

Covestic Inc; Mikkeli; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestic Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Center Operations Engineer to support deployment and long-term operation of AI infrastructure in a high-performance data center.

You will own reliability across compute, network, power, and cooling, work with facilities, colocation partners, and global teams, and lead incident response and continuous improvement initiatives. This hands-on role requires deep experience with IT and facilities systems, strong documentation, and the ability to operate under

Qualifications

• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Bash, Python, Ansible or equivalent.
• Experience with enterprise networking CLI and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Cisco, Arista, Juniper or similar networking technologies.
• Experience reviewing/creating operational procedures (MOPs, SOPs, EOPs).

Responsibilities

• Own reliability and performance of compute, network, power, and cooling infrastructure.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain server, storage, and networking hardware.
• Lead incident response and root cause analyses for outages.
• Develop and improve runbooks, procedures, and documentation.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotations supporting critical infrastructure.

Skills

English proficiency

Finnish language

Linux administration

Automation scripting

Networking troubleshooting

Incident management

Tools

Jira

NetBox

ServiceNow

Sunbird

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Data Center Operations Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the deployment and long-term operation of advanced AI infrastructure within a high-performance data center environment.

This role bridges IT infrastructure and critical facilities operations, ensuring the reliability, performance, and resilience of compute, network, power, and cooling systems that support some of the world's most demanding AI workloads.

You will participate in the commissioning, validation, and operational readiness of new infrastructure while helping establish the operational standards that will govern the site for years to come. As the environment transitions into steady-state operations, you will assume ownership of infrastructure reliability, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a hands‑on engineering role for professionals who thrive in mission‑critical environments and take pride in maintaining world‑class uptime, safety, and operational excellence.

You will work closely with facilities teams, colocation partners, vendors, network engineers, systems engineers, and global operations teams while serving as a senior technical resource and escalation point within the site.

Employment Type

Permanent, Full-Time Employment (Finland)

This position is intended as a long‑term role supporting the continued growth and operational maturity of the data center environment. Cerebras and Milestone are committed to building a stable, high‑performing operations team that supports both deployment and ongoing operational phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the reliability and operational performance of compute, network, power, and cooling infrastructure.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain server, storage, and networking hardware.
• Perform structured cabling activities and Layer 1–3 troubleshooting.
• Partner with colocation providers and facility teams to review MOPs, EOPs, and maintenance procedures.
• Support and monitor critical electrical systems including UPS, PDUs, switchgear, transformers, generators, and distribution systems.
• Support and monitor cooling infrastructure including CRAC/CRAH units, CDUs, chillers, cooling towers, and liquid cooling systems.
• Participate in commissioning, infrastructure acceptance testing, and operational readiness reviews.
• Lead technical troubleshooting during infrastructure incidents and outage events.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and improve operational procedures, documentation, and runbooks.
• Support capacity planning, infrastructure forecasting, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency improvements.
• Participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotation supporting critical infrastructure operations.

Required Skills

• Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Finnish language skills (written and verbal).
• Strong hands‑on experience supporting both data center IT infrastructure and critical facility systems.
• Deep understanding of redundancy, fault tolerance, high availability, and mission‑critical operations.
• Experience operating electrical infrastructure, including:
  • UPS systems
  • PDUs
  • Switchgear
  • Generators
  • Transformers
  • Power distribution systems
• Experience supporting cooling infrastructure, including:
  • CRAC/CRAH systems
  • Chillers
  • Cooling towers
  • Liquid cooling technologies
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible, or equivalent).
• Experience troubleshooting enterprise networking platforms using CLI tools.
• Familiarity with Cisco, Arista, Juniper, or similar networking technologies.
• Experience reviewing and executing operational procedures including MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
• Familiarity with ITSM and DCIM platforms such as ServiceNow, Jira, NetBox, Sunbird, or equivalent.
• Strong written documentation, communication, and incident management capabilities.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure within high‑availability environments.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Data center operations
  • Critical facilities engineering
  • Infrastructure engineering
  • Industrial operations
  • Telecommunications infrastructure
  • Mission‑critical environments
• Experience supporting both facility infrastructure and IT systems.
• Experience with large-scale data center deployments, commissioning, or infrastructure expansion projects.
• Experience leading incident response and root cause investigations.
• Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical initiatives.
• Experience supporting production environments with strict uptime requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), SCADA platforms, industrial automation systems, or critical facility monitoring environments.

Preferred Backgrounds

• Hyperscale Data Centers
• Colocation Providers
• Telecommunications
• Critical Facilities Operations
• Industrial Automation
• Power Generation & Distribution
• Manufacturing Operations
• Defense / Military Technical Operations
• High Performance Computing (HPC)
• AI Infrastructure Operations

Preferred Certifications

• CompTIA Server+
• CompTIA Network+
• Linux+
• ITIL Foundation
• CCNA
• JNCIA
• Schneider Electric Data Center Certifications
• Uptime Institute Certifications
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Certifications

Physical & Operational Requirements

• Ability to safely lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Comfortable working on the data center floor for extended periods.
• Ability to access equipment in racks, under raised floors, and within mechanical and electrical infrastructure spaces.
• Ability to safely navigate active construction, commissioning, and operational environments.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotations and respond to operational incidents outside of normal business hours.
• Ability to travel occasionally between Customer sites as required.