Data Center IT Engineer

Gesa Credit Union; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Volunteer Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Product Discounts

Engaging Work Environment

Rewards Programs

Job summary

Gesa Credit Union is seeking a Data Center IT Engineer to oversee secure, stable data center operations across storage, compute, virtualization, and server OS. The role involves incident resolution, upgrades, and governance, with opportunities to train junior staff.

Required five years in data center roles, Unix/Linux experience, and relevant certifications; DR/BCP planning is also part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of similar or related experience.
• AZ-800/801 or AZ104 certifications preferred.
• A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+ certifications preferred.
• VCTA / VCP‑DCV Data Center Virtualization preferred.
• Experience with Unix/Linux OS.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure data centers.
• Troubleshoot complex data center issues across multi-platform environments.
• Plan, test, and apply upgrades and patches per vendor standards.
• Review and implement end user accounts and access rights to data center.
• Perform backups and disaster recovery testing.
• Maintain inventory and documentation of data center assets.
• Coordinate DR/BCP testing annually.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to enhance data center products and services.

Skills

Data center operations

Linux/Unix knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AZ-800/801

AZ104

A+

Network+

Server+

Linux+

VCP-DCV

Job description

Take a leap and join our team!At Gesa, we believe in the power of our people. Coming from all walks of life, our team members’ individual stories and unique experiences are our most valuable asset. But it’s how we come together, igniting our collective compassion and commitment to empowering our communities, that makes us succeed. Because we know we go further when we go together.Here you can join a team who is passionate about serving others, has a desire to do good, and shares a deep love of people. You can engage in meaningful work that impacts your community. You can challenge yourself and grow in your career. And, you can rest assured that your wellbeing and prosperity are our priority.Get to know us: About - Gesa Credit UnionRole Summary:The Data Center IT Engineer is mainly an operational role with some strategic responsibilities. This position will be responsible for the secure, stable, and optimized operations of the Credit Union’s Data Center infrastructure, storage, compute, virtualization, server operating systems and supporting technologies They will ensure that Gesa’s data center is functioning properly and will monitor system health, resolve complex issues, implement upgrades and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to enhance services. This position also provides technical training to junior team members and contributes to the development of data center standards and governance, documentation, and disaster recovery planning.What You Will Be Doing:With guidance from the Infrastructure Manager, contribute to efforts around managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and securing data centersAssist in troubleshooting complex data center issues and participates in multi-platform troubleshooting, representing data centerEnsure upgrades, updates, and patches are planned, tested, and are completed, maintaining compliance with vendor requirements in accordance with our standards, and control proceduresReview and implement end user accounts, permissions, and access rights to data centerPerform system backups and recovery of data center devicesMonitor and test data center resource performance and provide statistics and reports to leadership in autoimated/on demand fashionMaintain inventory of all data center assetsMaintain documentation as it relates to the system configurations, mapping, processes, services, and infrastructure in our data centersResponsible for testing of a comprehensive Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plan (DR/BCP) associated with the credit union’s data centers. Coordinate the testing of the DR/BCP plan at a minimum annuallyRepresent infrastructure team in projects regarding the data centers.Follow change management procedures and communicate to the appropriate parties when implementing changesContribute to efforts to design and deploy new solutions and enhancements to the data center infrastructure and software and plan and document standards for approvalInteract and collaborate with vendors, partners, and contractors to enhance and secure data center products and servicesEnsure all data center implementations are consistent with IT Security best practicesMaintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for data center resource administrationTrain junior members of the infrastructure team in technical skillsMaintain knowledge of current and evolving technologyAbout You:Strong written and oral communication skillsStrong interpersonal, and basic leadership, and mentoring skillsAnalytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environmentKeen attention to detailAbility to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environmentAbility to discuss technical issues effectively with other IT professionals as well as non-technical usersAbility to build/set schedules and adhere to project deadlinesWhat You Will Need:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology discipline or experience in a related field or equivalent of specialized courses, training, and/or directly related experience may be substituted. Advanced degree preferredMinimum of five (5) years of similar or related functional and technical experienceAZ-800/801 or AZ104 preferredA+, Network +, Server_, Linux+ certifications preferredVCTA / VCP‑DCV Data Center Virtualization preferredIn-depth knowledge of Datacenter technologies and best practicesExperience with Unix/Linux OSExperience with Datacenter Technology security features and best practicesRequires participation in an after-hours on-call rotationRequires ability to respond to alerts, troubleshoot issues, and provide support and vendor escalations within established SLAsOur Team Member Value Proposition:In exchange for bringing your talent to Gesa, here are a just a few of the benefits and perks we offer:Competitive PayMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance20 days/year of Paid Time Off – Plus 10 Paid Holidays!401(k) MatchIncentive ProgramTuition Assistance and Student Loan RepaymentCommuter BenefitsPaid Time Off to Volunteer in the CommunityProduct discountsEngaging Work EnvironmentRewards and Recognition ProgramsFull Salary Range:Richland, WA: $83,450.81-$139,084.69Spokane, WA: $83,450.81-$139,084.69Yakima, WA: $83,450.81-$139,084.69*While our full pay range is listed, most new team members typically start between the minimum and midpoint based on their experience and qualifications. This approach gives room to grow within the role as your career progresses with us!"Get wise to what’s possible with a career at Gesa. Join us!We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the HR Department at [phone] or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as the need arises. This job description is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment.Selected candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre-employment credit/background check.Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.Equal Employment Opportunity (gesa.com)