Data Center Engineer (São Paulo)
Optiver
Amsterdam, Netherlands
5 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Shift work Languages
EnglishJob location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tech stack
Big Data
Configuration Management
Data Centers
Network Interface Controllers
Hard Disk Drives
Networking Hardware
Build Management
Information Technology
Network Server
Job description
As a Data Center Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our Brazil data centers. You will have the opportunity to combine your knowledge in IT Infrastructure in order to solve business issues and independently work on improvement opportunities. You will be working on projects of all sizes, either as a resource or leading engineer and delivering it from conception all the way to completion in this hands-on, high impact and high performance role. Specifically, your responsibilities include:
- Installing and cabling switches, servers and appliances in our Brazil co-locations;
- Managing power and space allocation, including capacity planning and monitoring;
- Maintaining clean and consistent cable management practices;
- Tracking and managing spare parts and cable inventory;
- Performing break-fix repairs, replacing components like hard drives, memory and transceivers;
- Planning and executing data center build-outs, relocations and new equipment installations;
- Packing, shipping, and managing the logistics of the Brazil co-locations;
- Maintaining comprehensive data center documentation and support the standardization of procedures;
- Troubleshooting and testing cabling (fiber and copper) using cable testers;
- Supporting system builds, configuration, and troubleshooting as needed
Requirements
- Experience working in modern, large-scale data centers;
- Ability to identify basic parts of network equipment (SFPs, line cards, chassis) and servers (memory, network cards, hard drives);
- Knowledge of structured cabling systems (Cat 5, Cat 6, multi-mode, and single-mode fiber);
- Familiarity with power and communications cabling standards;
- Experience with cable testers to troubleshoot both fiber and copper cabling issues;
- An understanding of change control processes;
- Basic server operating system installation and configuration skills;
- Strong documentation skills and a meticulous approach to tracking details.
Non-Technical Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Creative problem-solving mindset, bringing new ideas to improve data center operations;
- Experience leading or coordinating resources in infrastructure projects, from conception to completion;
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments;
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, 30kg, Ability to lift heavy objects
- Willingness to work flexible hours outside of regular business hours, including weekends, to execute physical infrastructure changes, You'll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you'll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you'll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.
About the company
At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.