Data Center Engineer - Quant Trading

Quant Capital
London, UK
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
£100,000.0 - £200,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

System Configuration Data Centers Linux Networking Basics

Job description

collaboration with network, server, facilities engineering, market data, and trading teams, along with data centre operators, colocation providers, and hardware vendors.Responsibilities include:Designing deployment plans for new equipment using data centre best practicesManaging procurement, shipping, and inventory of equipment, cabling, and partsInstalling and configuring server OS with Linux being required for network deploymentInstalling, cabling, configuring, and troubleshooting various network and server equipmentEnsuring the highest standards of security, organisation, documentation, safety, and cleanliness in all data centre operationsData Center Engineers MUST have:Ideally 4+ years of experience in a data centre environment with a strong understanding of best practices, cabling methodology, and vendor managementA self-starter mindset with strong initiative and problem-solving skillsStrong communicationAbility to troubleshoot dark fibre connectivityExperience managing

Requirements

projectsKnowledge of networking fundamentals, including switching, routing, and Layer 2/3 troubleshootingLinuxExperience with a variety of server and network hardwareAbility to design, deploy, test, and troubleshoot copper and fibre cablingWillingness to travel 3-4 weeks per year and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekendsThis is a Data Centre Engineer plus role which has many aspects of networking, it’s a chance to work for an incredibly innovative and successful trading firm who treat their employees exceptionally well.My client is based in London.

About the company

Data Center Engineer - Quant TradingEUR 100,000-200,000 totalQuant Capital is urgently looking for a Data Center Engineer to join our high-profile client.Our client is a well-known global quantitative trading firm. The company operates at the intersection of trading and finance. This is an environment similar to that of a successful tech startup, where technology is the top priority. The firm is recognised globally for its innovative culture, technical excellence, and collaborative ethos. More importantly, you will be surrounded by smart individuals who are deeply interested in sharing their knowledge and learning from you.We are looking for an experienced Data Center Engineer to help maintain our client’s data infrastructure, ensuring data is safe and accessible 24/7. This is a hands-on role that will involve designing, building, scaling, and managing data centres and colocation facilities, as well as working closely with internal teams and external vendors.The role requires

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