What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Facilites Lead position at Salute?
Job Description
Job Description
Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Center Facilities Lead to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.
Lead Data Center Engineer
The Data Center Facilites role will involve mentoring junior to mid-tier employees and providing strategic solutions by considering the broader picture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data center operations and a strong ability to manage and resolve internal tickets, conduct site assessments, and ensure full delivery of services
Schedule : 12pm - 8pm
Travel is required between sites
Key Responsibilities :
- Mentor and guide junior to mid-tier employees, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Provide strategic solutions by considering the wider picture and long-term goals.
- Manage and resolve internal tickets, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
- Conduct site assessments and inventory of systems to maintain optimal data center operations.
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on critical infrastructure, including HVAC, generators, UPS systems, and PDUs.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Work with servers, routers, switches, backup equipment, rack / stack, and cabling, understanding the differences and functionalities of each.
- Assemble, configure, and rack servers, storage arrays, and networking gear, including Cisco equipment.
- Perform media loading and handling, visual inspections of rack PDUs, and site audits / inventories.
- Investigate in-rack cabling or connectivity issues and provide solutions.
- Possess a strong understanding of data center architecture and design principles to ensure efficient and scalable operations.
- Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and solutions to meet the evolving needs of the data center.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective data center designs.
- Continuously assess and optimize data center layouts, power distribution, cooling systems, and network configurations for maximum efficiency and reliability.
- Manage change control processes and conduct disaster recovery testing to ensure business continuity.
- Report any malfunctioning or non-working equipment and defective conditions at the premises.
- Provide support across multiple sites, including travel as required.
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If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for data center services and a knack for building strong client relationships, we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the data center industry and apply today!
Salute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.