Data Center Infrastructure Architect
VultrFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree (B.S/B.A) or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with 5 to 8 years of related experience. Required skills include understanding data center practices such as cable routing, power usage, and cooling calculations, familiarity with creating As-Built drawings for Data Center POPs and DC-CAD, and knowledge of building Statements of Work (SOWs) for new POP builds. Proficiency in fiber-optic technology, including cable types, connector types, optic types, patch panels, and optical transport technologies, is essential. Excellent communication skills are necessary for working with carriers and vendors, along with an understanding of dealing with service providers and colocation facilities. The ability to work effectively within a global team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with limited supervision, strong attention to detail, and excellent time management and organization skills are also required.
The Data Center Engineer III will be responsible for the design of data center collocations and infrastructure hardware, providing technical consultations, and building drawings for data center Points of Presence (POPs). They will develop and write Scopes of Work (SOWs) for new POP builds, create detailed installation Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for various optical transport and switching equipment, overheads (fiber raceway, ladder, basket), and power (AC/DC). Responsibilities include deploying, configuring, and supporting large-scale production and corporate network and server infrastructure in data centers and POP sites, calculating and documenting equipment power requirements, and managing project timelines for network turn-ups. The role also involves asset management of networking gear, contributing to documentation, automation, and processes, and creating network and server rack face elevations, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and detailed port maps. Additionally, the engineer will create cage and rack designs, understand POP infrastructure needs, document and follow RMA processes, assist in implementing data center and POP best practices, and collaborate with Network Engineering, Logistics, and equipment vendors during new equipment integration.
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