Job Description

Data center engineer performs various important functions to keep the center running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uptime of the facility 24/7 seamlessly
• Manage and administer servers, storages SANS/DAS, networks, and applications
• Manage system backups.
• Monitor, diagnose, and resolve complex network and computer system issues.
• Maintain internal network structure of a data center by managing routers and keeping them running
• Install, configure, and maintain switches, servers, firewalls, and hard drives
• Troubleshoot network systems to identify and fix performance issues
• Familiar with cloud infrastructure management technologies
• Design plans as well as lead initiatives for the optimization and restructuring of network architecture
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of network administration and firmware integration
• Monitor the environmental conditions of a data center to ensure they are optimum for servers, routers, and other devices
• Perform system repairs and update software/operating systems
• Calibrate and monitor data center servers to ensure efficient performance
• Collaborate with IT handlers, sales, and data center managers to develop action plan for improved operations
• Conduct inspections on power and cooling systems to ensure they are operational and efficient
• Organize the floor space that harbor data center equipment to allow for easy accessibility
• Resolve operational, infrastructure or hardware incidents in a data center

Qualification and skill requirements

• Bachelors in computer science / electronics engineering from reputable institute with good grades. Diploma/Certification in Data Centre Technologies with experience
• Proficiency in Linux administration and its flavors (RedHat, CentOS, SUSE) etc.
• Familiarity with windows server operating systems
• Excellent knowledge of VoIP technologies
• Excellent knowledge of network topologies, switches, Firewalls and Router configurations, VPN tunneling etc.
• Knowledge regarding following vendor products: - Juniper, Fortinet, VMWare, Microsoft, Cisco
• Knowledge of data center power system i.e. PDU, Generators, UPS
• Familiarity with common stacks
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Previous Experience

• 04 to 05 years in the field of IT support and services.

Additional Notes

• The hired individual will undergo a 2-3 months training period during which the engineer will be on probation. The final appointment will be confirmed after completion of the training period.
• Pakistani Diaspora is highly encouraged to apply.
• All jobs are Contractual (with Career Track option)