Data Center Interconnection Architect

CoreSite, LLC; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

401(k) with 5% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

PTO, holidays and life events

Job summary

CoreSite, LLC is seeking a Data Center Interconnection Specialist to join our network engineering team. You will design and implement interconnection technology, support DCIM integration, and coordinate with field operations across multi-site data centers.

You will lead engineering standards for MDF/IDF and outside plant connectivity, provide training, and produce network topology diagrams for internal and external stakeholders. Travel to data center sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data center interconnection design and operations.
• 2+ years of experience with managing physical cable plants.
• 2+ years of experience with DCIM tools.
• Experience running MDF/IDF architecture.
• Experience in multi-tenant data center environments.
• Preferred experience in data center or telecommunications industry.
• Preferred experience TIA/EIA environments.
• Two year college/trade education preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and architecture of current and future interconnection technology needs of company with emphasis on optimizations to current architectures, high availability configurations, and new product offerings.
• Implementation of DCIM platform into production workflow.
• Occasional travel to data center sites for planning, installation, or support needs
• Attendance at industry trade shows as needed.
• Establish testing standards for interconnection products
• Work to improve processes related to interconnection product delivery
• Establish engineering standards for MDF, IDF, intra-building connectivity, and outside plant connectivity.
• Provide training to new hire field operations personnel as well as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Produce network topology diagrams for existing and new infrastructures for sales, customers, marketing, and other internal needs.

Skills

Independent work

Leadership

Team oriented

Communication (verbal & written)

Accountability to deadlines

Education

Two year college/trade education preferred

Tools

DCIM tools

Job description

CoreSite, LLC is seeking a Data Center Interconnection Specialist to join our network engineering team. You will design and implement interconnection technology, support DCIM integration, and coordinate with field operations across multi-site data centers.

You will lead engineering standards for MDF/IDF and outside plant connectivity, provide training, and produce network topology diagrams for internal and external stakeholders. Travel to data center sites may be required.