Data Center Engineer at Optiver

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Equipment Identification, Server Parts Identification, Port Location Identification, Structured Cabling Systems, Cabling Standards, Cable Testing, Change Control Processes, Documentation, Attention to Detail, Physical Lifting, Commute Ability, Weekend Work Willingness

Industry

Financial Services

Description

As a Data Center Engineer you will be responsible for the operations of our data center. This is a chance to take ownership of the physical part of our trading infrastructure across multiple data centers and thousands of servers, all the while striving for simplicity and operational excellence. What you’ll do As Data Center Engineer, your key responsibilities include: Installing and cabling switches, servers, and appliances in our New Jersey data co-locations Facilitating installation of servers and network equipment with smart hands in remote co-locations Managing power and space including monitoring and capacity planning Maintaining a consistent and clean cable management philosophy Managing cable inventory Replacing hard drives/memory/transceivers and other hardware related tasks as required by our server and network teams Assisting with planning moves or new build-outs Getting equipment to and from remote co-locations including packing/shipping Maintaining data center documentation What you’ll get The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure 401(k) match up to 50% Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more Who you are Ability to identify basic parts of network equipment – SFPs, line cards, chassis Ability to identify basic parts of servers – memory, network card, hard drives Experience with identifying port locations for specific device manufacturers (Cisco, Arista, Juniper) Knowledge of structured cabling systems using cat 5, cat 6, multi-mode and single-mode fiber Familiarity with both power and communications cabling standards Experience configuring and using cable testers for both fiber and copper to troubleshoot cabling issues An understanding of change control processes Strong documentation experience Ability to lift 75lbs Attention to detail Ability to commute to our co-locations in New Jersey Willingness to occasionally work on weekends Who we are At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilising the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritise safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe. Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above. Base Salary Range $95,000—$120,000 USD

Responsibilities

As a Data Center Engineer, you will be responsible for the operations of our data center, including installing and cabling switches, servers, and appliances. You will also manage power and space, maintain cable management, and assist with planning moves or new build-outs.