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Data Center Engineer
Company | IEX |
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Location | Union City, NJ, USA |
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Salary | $90000 – $175000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Knowledge of data center infrastructure, networking, and IT hardware.
- Familiarity with operating systems (Windows/Linux) and virtualization technologies.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a team to resolve complex technical issues.
- Good understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls).
Responsibilities
- Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, storage devices, and network equipment.
- Perform basic troubleshooting for hardware and network issues and collaborate with senior technical team members to resolve complex problems.
- Monitor and manage data center infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
- Assist with routine data center operations, including installing NIC cards, modifying cabling, and replacing memory and hard drives.
- Assist in cabling, racking, and decommissioning of IT equipment.
- Maintain accurate documentation of data center assets, cabling diagrams, and system configurations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry best practices for security, energy efficiency, and safety.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support IT projects, migrations, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Respond to technical incidents and support requests in a timely manner.
- Participate in on-call rotation and support after-hours maintenance activities when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and on short notice.
- Occasional travel to data centers in Chicago, NJ, and potentially other locations.
- Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.
- Experience with monitoring tools, ticketing systems, and IT service management (ITSM) processes.
- Understanding of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid environments.