Data Center Technician

A High frequency Trading Firm is Hiring for a Data Center Technician to join their team.

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 Base Salary with a discretionary bonus

This role must sit in the firm's Kings Mountain, NC location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain data center infrastructure, including power systems, cooling, hardware, cabling, tools, and supplies to ensure optimal service availability.
• Gather requirements and plan for new hardware installations, considering physical space, power, cooling, and cabling needs.
• Install and configure infrastructure components such as server cabinets, power distribution units (PDUs), and structured cabling.
• Rack, stack, and cable servers, networking gear, and storage systems.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware issues, performing break-fix tasks as needed.
• Conduct initial setup and configuration of network devices and Linux servers using CLI tools and Zero-Touch Provisioning.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation for infrastructure and procedures.
• Collaborate with colocation providers and hardware vendors to address inquiries, resolve issues, and coordinate new deployments.
• Supervise onsite contractors, assigning tasks and verifying completed work.
• Manage shipping, receiving, and inventory of equipment and consumables.
• Perform capacity planning for space, power, cooling, and cabling within the data center.
• Travel occasionally to other data centers or office locations as required.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a data center environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Physically capable of performing job duties, including working on ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Deep understanding of cabling standards and media types, with a commitment to high-quality cable management.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure systems, including electrical, cooling (air and liquid), mechanical, and safety components.
• Proven experience in hardware repair across servers, networking, storage, and infrastructure equipment.
• Familiarity with basic network architecture and topologies.
• Proficient in configuring Cisco and Arista devices via command-line interface.
• Comfortable using Linux command line for system troubleshooting and script execution.
• Programming experience, especially in Python, is a plus.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global team environment.
• High personal standards for quality and reliability.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.