Sr. Infrastructure Platform Engineer - Data Center

Relha LLC; Newport Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Life is seeking a Sr. Infrastructure Platform Engineer – Data Center in Newport Beach, CA. You will oversee day-to-day data center operations, maintain scalable infrastructure, and drive automation across regions.

The role requires deep expertise in servers, storage, networking, and power/cooling systems, plus hands-on experience with monitoring tools. You will collaborate with Systems, Network, Facilities, and vendors to ensure reliability, security, and compliance while contributing to

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Data Center Operations across multiple locations.
• Expertise in data center infrastructure: servers, storage, networking, power/cooling, virtualization.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, Grafana.
• Strong problem solving, documentation, and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and monitor global data center environments.
• Design, deploy, and manage scalable IT infrastructure across regions.
• Manage Windows Server-based systems across data centers and clouds.
• Define data center standards, safety, hardening, and compliance guidelines.
• Coordinate with Facilities, vendors, and operations to resolve incidents.
• Develop and maintain rack layouts, cabling, and documentation.
• Participate in automation, monitoring, and Infrastructure as Code initiatives.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for data center operations as required.

Skills

Data center operations

Infrastructure automation

Windows Server management

Documentation and standards

Global collaboration

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Nagios

Zabbix

SolarWinds

Grafana

Job description

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

Pacific Life is investing in bright and agile talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating superior customer experience. We’re actively seeking a talented Sr. Infrastructure Platform Engineer – Data Center to join our Data Center Services team in Newport Beach, CA. This role is on-site.

As a Sr. Infrastructure Platform Engineer – Data Center, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and monitoring of our data center infrastructure across various locations. You will ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of our data center systems, and work to optimize and automate processes to improve efficiency.

How you'll help move us forward:

Design, implement, maintain, and monitor global data center environments to ensure physical infrastructure remains secure, available, reliable, and performant.

Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable IT infrastructure solutions across multiple regions.

Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure Windows Server-based systems across data centers and cloud environments in multiple regions globally.

Design, deploy, and maintain rack and cabinet layouts, structured cabling, labeling standards, rack elevations, equipment placement, and cable management across multiple regions.

Install, move, and decommission data center hardware, including rack-and-stack activities, physical infrastructure project support, and end-of-life clean-up.

Provide escalation support for complex rack, cabling, power, cooling, and environmental issues, coordinating with operations, facilities, security, and vendor partners to resolve incidents and support scheduled maintenance.

Provide escalation support for complex server issues, collaborating with operations and support teams to resolve incidents efficiently.

Partner with Facilities and electrical/mechanical vendors to support power distribution, UPS, ATS, generator, cooling, airflow, and redundancy requirements.

Define, communicate, and enforce global data center standards, safety practices, hardening guidelines, and compliance requirements for the physical infrastructure environment.

Collaborate with Systems, Network, Storage, Facilities, Security, and vendor teams to plan, coordinate, and execute infrastructure deployments across global locations.

Develop and maintain accurate documentation, rack elevation diagrams, cable schedules, capacity tracking tools, procedures, and operational records for global data centers.

Participate in automation, Infrastructure as Code, monitoring, and process modernization efforts that reduce manual work, improve consistency, and strengthen operational efficiency.

Support capacity planning, performance optimization, monitoring, backup readiness, maintenance activities, and continuous improvement across server, storage, and physical data center platforms.

Mentor junior engineers and promote safe, standardized, and disciplined execution of physical infrastructure work.

Stay current with data center technologies, industry practices, and operational trends to support innovation and modernization.

Participate in the on-call rotation and provide 24/7 support for data center operations as required

The experience you bring:

BS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience

8+ years of working in Data Center Operations for multiple locations.

Expertise in data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, power/cooling systems, virtualization, hyper converged infrastructure.

Experience with monitoring and management tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, Grafana).

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.

You can be who you are.

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$167,670.00 - $204,930.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.