Data Center Engineer

• Posted 13 days ago • Updated 13 days ago

Full Time

On-site

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Skills

Repair
Storage
Layout
Management
Documentation
Inventory
Network
Microsoft Windows
NOC
Hardware Troubleshooting
Break/Fix
Servers
Linux
Command-line Interface
Log Analysis
BIOS
Firmware
Computer Networking
Cabling
Distribution
Financial Services
Trading
Scripting
Bash
Python
Data Centers
Optical Fiber
Optics
Structured Cabling
CompTIA
Cisco
Computer Hardware

Summary

Location: New Jersey (On?site / Data Center)

Overview

An elite trading firm is seeking a highly motivated Data Center Engineer to support the mission critical infrastructure of their trading operations. This role is hands on and on?site, focused on maintaining high performance, low latency data center environments where uptime, precision, and speed are paramount.

What you'll do:

Perform hands?on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of server, storage, and network hardware in production data center environments
Rack, stack, cable, and decommission equipment in accordance with data center standards and firm best practices
Diagnose hardware failures and coordinate RMAs with vendors; replace components such as disks, power supplies, memory, NICs, and motherboards
Use Linux command?line tools to troubleshoot system issues, validate hardware health, and support operational tasks
Run and modify scripts (e.g., Bash or Python) for diagnostics, automation, and deployment support
Support low?latency trading infrastructure by ensuring optimal physical layout, cabling, and hardware health
Manage structured cabling (fiber and copper), labeling, and documentation
Maintain accurate asset inventory and track hardware lifecycle
Work closely with network, systems, and trading technology teams to support deployments and incidents
Coordinate with colocation providers and remote hands as needed
Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and respond to urgent production issues as required

Required Qualifications

2+ years of experience in a data center, NOC, or hardware?focused infrastructure role
Proven hardware repair and break/fix experience with enterprise servers and networking equipment
Strong Linux command?line skills, including troubleshooting, log analysis, and system validation
Experience running and supporting scripts for operational or diagnostic purposes
Solid understanding of server components, BIOS/firmware, and physical networking concepts
Experience with racking, cabling, power distribution, and cooling considerations
Ability to troubleshoot hardware and OS?level issues under time pressure in production environments
Comfortable working on?site and performing physical tasks (lifting and moving equipment up to ~50 lbs)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting financial services or trading infrastructure
Basic scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar)
Experience working in colocation data centers
Knowledge of fiber optics, transceivers, and structured cabling standards
Relevant certifications (CompTIA, Cisco, or vendor?specific hardware certs)

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 90922487
Position Id: 23846338
Posted 13 days ago

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