Data Center Engineer

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Center Engineer to join our growing infrastructure team in Chicago. This role requires a strong foundation in network engineering, a hands-on approach to data center operations, and a focus on building scalable and resilient systems that support mission-critical infrastructure.

• Design, deploy, and maintain data center infrastructure, including switches, routers, servers, and structured cabling

• Perform rack-and-stack, hardware installation, and physical infrastructure tasks as needed

• Support high-performance, low-latency network environments across multiple sites

• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline provisioning, monitoring, and configuration management (Python, Ansible, etc.)

• Partner with internal teams to support infrastructure and ensure 24/7 availability

• Troubleshoot network and hardware issues with urgency and precision

• Maintain clear documentation on network topologies, procedures, and system dependencies

• Participate in on-call rotation and assist with after-hours maintenance as needed

• 4+ years of experience in data center operations or network engineering roles

• Strong experience with enterprise-level networking – switching, routing, firewalls, and load balancing

• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or custom scripting in Python/Bash

• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix)

• Experience with rack-and-stack, structured cabling, and hardware installation best practices

• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and low-latency network design

• Direct experience supporting trading environments or financial exchanges preferred

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with a collaborative mindset

• Cisco or Juniper certifications (e.g., CCNP, JNCIS)

• Exposure to virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM) or container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience with data center builds, migrations, or scaling initiatives

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