Data Center Engineer

DRW; New Jersey; On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Center Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing the architecture and operations of data centers, ensuring optimal conditions, and participating in expansion planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data center engineering, particularly in network infrastructure and server administration. With a focus on innovation and integrity, this company offers a collaborative environment where you can thrive. If you are a self-starter with strong communication skills and a passion for technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Group Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on data center engineering experience.
• Strong documentation skills to capture architecture details.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining integrity of global data centers.
• Racking and cabling servers and other equipment.
• Monitoring environmental conditions of all data centers.

Skills

Data Center Engineering

Network Infrastructure Cabling

Windows Server Administration

Linux Server Administration

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

HP Servers

IBM Servers

Dell Servers

Cisco Equipment

Backup Software

Job description

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DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

We are currently looking for a Data Center Engineer to cover the NY/NJ metro area and assist with managing the architecture and operations of our data centers in that region. This person will also occasionally provide support for other regions as needed.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Maintaining integrity of global data centers
• Racking and cabling servers and other equipment
• Performing network infrastructure cabling
• Setting standards of excellence for all data center operations
• Participating in expansion planning for all DRW data centers
• Monitoring environmental conditions of all data centers
• Maintaining documentation within DCIM tool
• Maintaining optimal A/C and power conditions for data centers and facilities
• Performing Windows & Linux server administration
  
  

What’s Required

• 3+ years of hands-on data center engineering experience.
• Previous experience doing network infrastructure cabling.
• Familiarity with HP, IBM, and Dell Servers, Blades, SAN and Cisco equipment.
• Previous experience working with backup software.
• Previous hands-on Windows and Linux server administration experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal team members and external vendors.
• Must be a team player and self-starter.
• Strong documentation skills to capture architecture details, procedures, and other relevant data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Regular local travel (approximately 75% of the time); occasional international travel.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
  
  

The annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Information Technology, and Engineering

• Industries

  Capital Markets, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Financial Services

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