Data Center Engineer

Job Description

DRW, a diversified trading firm, is seeking a Data Center Engineer to manage the architecture and operations of its data centers in the NY/NJ metro area, with occasional support for other regions. The ideal candidate will uphold high standards of data center operations and contribute to expansion planning.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining integrity of global data centers
• Racking and cabling servers and other equipment
• Performing network infrastructure cabling
• Setting standards of excellence for all data center operations
• Participating in expansion planning for all DRW data centers
• Monitoring environmental conditions of all data centers
• Maintaining documentation within DCIM tool
• Maintaining optimal A/C and power conditions for data centers and facilities
• Performing Windows & Linux server administration

Requirements:

• 3+ years of hands-on data center engineering experience
• Previous experience doing network infrastructure cabling
• Familiarity with HP, IBM, and Dell Servers, Blades, SAN and Cisco equipment
• Previous experience working with backup software
• Previous hands-on Windows and Linux server administration experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal team members and external vendors
• Must be a team player and self-starter
• Strong documentation skills to capture architecture details, procedures, and other relevant data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Regular local travel (approximately 75% of the time); occasional international travel
• Must have valid driver’s license

DRW offers:

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts