Data Center Engineer

Job Title: Data Center Engineer

Location: Needham, MA

Job Type: (Full-time)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the data center, including monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of servers, storage, and network equipment.
• Ensure the uptime, performance, and availability of critical systems, including backup solutions and disaster recovery procedures.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain physical and virtualized servers, storage solutions, and network infrastructure.
• Perform regular system audits and reviews to ensure compliance with industry best practices and internal security standards.
• Collaborate with network, systems, and security teams to ensure the integration and optimization of data center components.
• Handle data center capacity planning and ensure scalability as business requirements evolve.
• Troubleshoot hardware and network failures and perform on-site repairs when necessary.
• Manage and oversee the installation and decommissioning of hardware equipment within the data center.
• Implement and manage data center automation tools to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Ensure the proper configuration of power, cooling, and physical security systems within the data center.
• Assist in the development and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience working in data center operations, IT infrastructure, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure including servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and power/cooling solutions.
• Experience with server virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, etc.).
• Proficiency in networking protocols and equipment (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
• Solid understanding of backup systems, disaster recovery procedures, and high availability technologies.
• Hands-on experience with operating systems (Linux, Windows Server, etc.) and enterprise-level software.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of data center best practices, including compliance, security standards, and energy efficiency practices.
• Familiarity with data center management tools and automation frameworks (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., CompTIA Server , Cisco CCNA, VMware VCP, etc.).
• Experience with cloud services and hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with data center monitoring and management platforms.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).