Data Centre Engineer

Carlo Hefti AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Centre Engineer to join their dynamic team in Singapore. This role involves hands-on work in data and colocation centres, focusing on designing, building, and maintaining robust data environments. Collaborating with talented professionals, you will optimize operations and prevent issues before they arise. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data centre best practices, excellent project management skills, and proficiency in Linux. If you are a self-starter with a passion for technology and a desire to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in data centre environments with strong best practices knowledge.
• Proficiency in Linux and networking fundamentals required.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data centre operations in Singapore.
• Coordinate logistical tasks and ensure data centre security and cleanliness.

Skills

Data Centre Best Practices

Project Management

Networking Fundamentals

Linux Proficiency

Communication Skills

Self-Starter Mindset

Tools

Dell Hardware

Cisco Equipment

Arista Products

Ciena Equipment

Corning Products

Ortronics Products

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Data Centre Engineer who can help our team keep Jane Street’s data safe and accessible around the clock, which will involve a mix of hands-on work in our data and colocation centres, process thinking and project management.

Your work will mostly involve designing, building, scaling and performing daily upkeep in our regional data and colocation centres. You’ll also get to collaborate with really talented people from all different areas of expertise across Jane Street to optimise our data environments and prevent major problems before they happen.

You will join an interdisciplinary team made up of several groups across Jane Street, including our Network, Server, Facilities Engineering, Market Data and Trading teams, along with some external data centre operators, colocation and smart hands service providers, and cabling, hardware and telco vendors. Together, you will:

• Coordinate logistical tasks across locations, including procurement, shipping, moving and keeping inventory of our equipment, cabling and parts.
• Install and configure server OS in a PXE environment (fundamental Linux knowledge is required to deploy our network equipment).
• Install, cable, configure and troubleshoot different types of network and server equipment.
• Ensure that all our data centres uphold the highest standards in terms of security, organisation, documentation, safety, cleanliness and supply management.

This role provides on-location services that are crucial to our daily operations in Singapore, as well as impact the operations of our remote locations across Asia.

About You

While there’s no fixed set of skills required for this role (we can teach you what you need to know), here are some of the things we’re looking for:

• Ideally 5+ years of experience working in a data centre environment with a strong understanding of data centre best practices, cabling methodology and managing vendors.
• A self-starter mindset; someone who takes initiative, gets the job done and is always on the lookout for ways we can do things better.
• A clear communicator with excellent people and project management skills.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals; including how to switch and route protocols and troubleshoot Layer 2 and 3 connectivity issues.
• Proficiency in a Linux environment (Scripting skills in Bash or Python are a plus).
• Experience deploying a variety of server and network hardware (e.g., Dell, Cisco, Arista, Ciena, Corning, Ortronics products).
• Ability to design, deploy, test and troubleshoot both copper and fibre cabling.
• Willing to travel 2-4 weeks per year and work some evenings and weekends; we’re happy to negotiate a flexible schedule that feels healthy and fair to you (e.g., when you work until 8pm you arrive later in the mornings, etc.).
• Fluency in English is required; ability to speak other Asian languages (e.g., Cantonese, Mandarin or Japanese) is preferred.