Data Center Engineer - Banking & Finance

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Exceptional total compensation potential

Comprehensive health benefits

Long-term career growth

Job summary

A leading technology firm in New York is seeking a Data Center Engineer to maintain and evolve next-generation infrastructure in a high-performance trading environment. The successful candidate will deploy and support servers, network hardware, and cabling while ensuring ultra-low-latency performance. A strong background in Linux systems and data center operations is essential. This role offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $180,000 per annum, alongside comprehensive health benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a data center engineering or infrastructure operations role.
• Background in financial trading environments or hyperscalers (preferred).
• Proven expertise in racking and stacking, structured cabling, and network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, maintain, and support servers, network hardware, and cabling.
• Perform racking and stacking, structured cabling, and physical infrastructure management.
• Collaborate closely with network and systems engineers.

Skills

Data center engineering

Linux systems administration

Network infrastructure

Low-latency networking

Communication skills

Job description

Join one of the world’s most technically advanced trading environments, operating at the cutting edge of high-performance, low-latency infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity for a Data Center Engineer to work in an ultra-fast-paced, high-frequency trading environment where precision, uptime, and performance are everything.

You’ll play a hands‑on role in maintaining and evolving next‑generation infrastructure, covering networking, Linux systems, cabling, and hardware deployment, within one of New York’s most sophisticated data centers.

If you thrive in environments where milliseconds matter and excellence is the baseline, this is your kind of challenge. Get in touch and apply today!

Responsibilities

• Deploy, maintain, and support servers, network hardware, and cabling within high-performance trading data centers.
• Perform racking and stacking, structured cabling, and physical infrastructure management.
• Collaborate closely with network and systems engineers to ensure ultra‑low‑latency performance.
• Support Linux‑based systems and automation of operational workflows.
• Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues in mission‑critical environments.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data center operations and infrastructure scalability.
• Maintain accurate inventory and documentation of all data center assets.
• Ensure adherence to best practices for security, uptime, and redundancy.

Skills / Must Have

• 3+ years’ experience in a data center engineering or infrastructure operations role.
• Background in financial trading environments or hyperscalers (preferred).
• Proven expertise in racking and stacking, structured cabling, and network infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Linux systems administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting low‑latency networking or high‑performance compute environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a calm, methodical approach under pressure.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Work in one of the world’s most advanced high‑frequency trading infrastructures.
• Be part of a high‑calibre engineering team operating in a performance‑driven culture.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technology and the fastest networks in the financial sector.
• Competitive base salary with exceptional total compensation potential.
• Comprehensive health benefits, bonus structure, and long‑term career growth.

Salary

• $80,000 – $180,000 per annum (dependent on experience and background)

Location

• Onsite – New York Data Center