Design, implement, and maintain data center infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security for growing infrastructure needs.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of data center architecture along with the minimum design requirements for a network, compute, and storage racks as well as layers 2/3 and virtualization platforms
- Proven experience in a colocation, inside plant, or telecommunications facilities engineer or similar role in a large-scale data center or telecom environment.
- Solid understanding of physical design standards and IT security best practices in data centers and colocation facilities.
- Strong understanding of public cloud infrastructure as well as cloud-native applications, preferably with demonstrable experience in helping scale the overall global footprint of a geographically diverse production network
- Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software for designing data center layouts and infrastructure components.
Responsibilities
- Design and create layouts of data center infrastructure including facilities structure, cabinets, overhead ladders and raceways, structured cabling, aisles (hot & cold), cabinets, mechanical, electrical, servers, storage, and networking equipment.
- Perform capacity planning and resource allocation to ensure the scalability and efficiency of our data center environment.
- Monitor and optimize the performance of data center infrastructure components to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and business requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, collaborating with cross- functional teams as needed.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect data center assets and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and migrations with minimal impact on ongoing operations.
- Document configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
Other
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in data center technologies and best practices, recommending and implementing improvements as necessary.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, MCSE, VCP, Autodesk Certified Professional) would be a plus.
