Data Center Engineer

Data Center - Engineer

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

Influence and provide guidance for Data Center co-locations

Research and identify solutions that enhance consolidate organize and create efficient utilization of rack space cabling power cooling in Data Centers

Contribute to budget input with Manager

Minimize resolution time for support incidents and problems

Assist with preparing analysis and after-action review for incidents

Design preventative maintenance strategies for infrastructure in Data Centers as assigned. Include analysis for High Availability solutions working with server owners

Implement security technologies to meet regulatory requirements and document audit information for MICS SOX PCI and misc controls

Implement policy for Caesars system security standardization and controls for Data Centers as directed by Cyber teams

Responsible for day-to-day operations and maintenance (O&M) support of Data Center racks power cooling high availability cabling servers serviced by vendors and architects. Audit and check work of others after installs

(O&M) support of Data Centers create tickets to co-location owners managed Data Center entry process and procedures crisis management change management and hands-on technical support assist with hardware / software server support for vendors

Experience with Data Center architecture/configuration/management

Experience with Dell IBM Juniper Microsoft server cabling and rack management

Experience with administration of co-location Data Center including advanced documentation skills

Advanced skillset understanding of servers housed in data center racks

Installation configuration and O&M support of monitoring solutions for Data Center

Daily backup support to manage tape. Send tapes offsite daily manage offsite inventory audit scratch tape inventory

7 years of experience in an IT environment

Participate in on call schedule and installation assistance as required

Mentor server owners and vendors

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED

A college degree or equivalent work experience

Extensive experience and knowledge in solving problems that are complex in scope requiring in-depth evaluation as well as the ability to identify problems in advance and to propose solutions

Require limited supervision and direction; drive results and set priorities appropriately & independently

Comprehensive knowledge of concepts principles and practices of engineering to successfully manage the technical implementation of complex engineering projects

Excellent communication presentation writing and editorial abilities

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Demonstrated leadership experience

Ability to work on a 24x7 on-call weekday and weekend schedule

Advanced experience project management

Technical understanding of IP networks and integrations with systems

Able to travel up to 6 weeks out of the year as needed

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform physical tasks associated with install / de-install of server equipment

Must be able to type for extended periods of time

Must be able to talk on the phone or web conference for extended periods of time

Must be able to create advanced documentation for Data Centers and audits