Infrastructure Design Engineer

What this Job Entails:

We are looking for a skilled Infrastructure Design Engineer to join our team to support global data center design. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our data center infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security. You will work closely with our engineering teams to support our growing infrastructure needs, and you will display your work via your command of your network infrastructure design experience.

Responsibilities:

• Design and create layouts of data center infrastructure including facilities structure, cabinets, overhead ladders and raceways, structured cabling, hot/cold aisles, cabinets, mechanical, electrical, servers, storage, and networking equipment.

• Perform capacity planning and resource allocation to ensure the scalability and efficiency of our data center environment.

• Monitor and optimize the performance of data center infrastructure components to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and business requirements.

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed.

• Implement and maintain security measures to protect data center assets and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and migrations with minimal impact on ongoing operations.

• Document configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and operational continuity.

• Stay abreast of the latest developments in data center technologies and best practices, recommending and implementing improvements as necessary.

• Utilize AutoCAD design experience to create detailed technical drawings and models for data center layouts and infrastructure components.

Requirements:

• Proven experience designing and deploying infrastructure in a colocation, inside plant, or telecommunications facility or similar role in a large-scale data center or telecom environment.

• Strong knowledge of data center architecture along with the minimum design requirements for network, compute and storage racks as well as layer 2/3 connectivity and virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).

• Solid understanding of physical design standards (ANSI/TIA-942) and IT security best practices in data centers and colocation facilities.

• Strong understanding of public cloud infrastructure and the global footprint for a geographically diverse production network.  

• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, MCSE, VCP, Autodesk Certified Professional) would be a plus.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software for designing data center layouts and infrastructure components.

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing

• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment

• Must be able to use a computer

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively 

• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers