Data Center Engineer III

Position Overview

The Data Center Engineer III will be heavily involved in the design of datacenter collocations, infrastructure hardware, and provide technical consultations. The incumbent will build/create all drawings for datacenter POP’s and develop/write Scopes of Work (SOW) for new POP builds. The Data Center Engineer will create detailed installation MOP’s (Method of Procedure) for multiple types of optical transport and switching equipment, overheads (fiber raceway, ladder, basket) and power AC/DC. The incumbent will also communicate with all departments and provide tech support for Network Engineers.

Scope

• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Works on problems of moderate scope.
• Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deploying, configuring, and supporting a large-scale production and corporate network and server infrastructure in data centers and Point of Presence (POP) sites.
• Calculating and documenting equipment power requirements and working with Engineering, Facilities Operations, and/or collocation vendors to meet these requirements.
• Managing project timelines to support network turn-up within expected completion intervals.
• Responsible for asset management of networking gear in datacenter and POP sites.
• Contributing to documentation, automation, and processes as they evolve.
• Creating network and server rack face elevations, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and detailed port maps for new deployments and documentation.
• Creating statements of work for vendors at the POP sites.
• Creating cage and rack designs and understanding the overall needs of POP infrastructure.
• Documenting and following RMA processes and procedures for all relevant vendors.
• Assisting in following, improving, and implementing data center and POP best practices.
• Working closely with Network Engineering, Logistics, and equipment vendors as new equipment and technologies are integrated into the production network.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from a four-college or university.
• Experience: 5 to 8 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical Skills:
  • Networks with senior internal and external personnel in their area of expertise.
  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
  • Understanding of Data Center practices (e.g., cable routing, calculating power usage and cooling).
  • Familiarity with creating As-Built drawings for Datacenter POPs and creating the 3rd module on DC-CAD.
  • Knowledge of how to build/create SOW’s for new POP builds.
  • Understanding of field-based work in POPs, carrier hotels, or Central Office environments.
  • Understanding of fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, optic types, patch panels, and optical transport technologies.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills; should be able to work with carriers/vendors.
  • Understanding of the importance of dealing with service providers and colocation facilities.
  • Ability to work within a global team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with limited supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organization skills.

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• Ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing.
• Ability to move from place to place within an office environment.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Employment Type

• Full time

Salary

• Not specified

Location Type

• Not specified