Zenlayer · 3 months ago
Data Center Engineer
Zenlayer Inc. is a global edge cloud services company headquartered in Los Angeles, seeking Internet Data Center (IDC) Engineers/Technicians for their data center in Downtown Los Angeles. The role involves managing data center infrastructure, ensuring safety and compliance, and providing technical support and maintenance for data center operations.
Cloud ComputingInformation TechnologyISPOptical CommunicationSoftwareTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Strong working knowledge with servers and network hardware/components, copper and fiber infrastructure installations and testing, data center product support applications, software (Windows, Linux, SSH, RDP, Putty, etc.) configurations and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) related tools
Complete cabling and installation in server, router, switch according to work orders as well as MACs (Moves/Adds/Changes) orders in designated data centers, including devices receiving, labeling, racking, powering and network connection, configuration, troubleshooting and break-fixing
Maintain a safe and secure operation environment by reporting any violations to the direct supervisor, adhere to security and safety of data protection protocols, error logging practices and support operating procedures
Maintain asset management and compliance with audit, daily log tracking, fulfilling documentation, retention practices and inventory checking
Provide smart-hands assistance at various sites within specified SLA (Service Level Agreement) response time
Provide status reporting regarding data center service availability, performance, and capacity utilization
Coordinate equipment/material receiving, shipping and RMA processing support when required
Provide general cleaning on raised floor, cabinet/rack exterior surfaces, work benches and other areas as needed on a regular basis
On-call duties as needed. Traveling for on-site service support or deployment when needed
Qualification
Required
Must be action oriented – understand task priority and the urgency of meeting deadlines. Well-known who, when, how to troubleshoot networking systems onsite and hands-on hardware updates. Not only do you have a team player mentality, but you are ready to infuse passion into your work in internet networking
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (listen, speak, read, and write)
Knowledge of networking, servers and OS. Understand TCP/IP
Ability to use IDC hand tools
Ability to lift heavy loads up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work at heights from a ladder and in noisy or confined space
Ability to travel 20%+ of time when required
Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvements
Excellent communication skills
Ability to rotate shifts including holidays, off hours (i.e., graveyard shift), weekend and vacation
Preferred
Bachelor's or higher degree preferred
More than 1 year of above IDC experience
Previous managerial position in this category
Any above-describe IDC qualifications, certifications or rewards
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays
Vacation
Personal and sick days
401(k) plan
Wellness benefits
Company
Zenlayer
Zenlayer operates as a software-defined network and services provider.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$102MKey Investors
MDI VenturesForebright CapitalF&G Venture
2022-01-04Series C
2021-05-12Series C· $62M
2019-08-15Series B· $30M
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