Data Center Engineer

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help us leave the world better than we found it! We are looking for a

self-starter with strong cabling expertise who can help raise operational

standards and improve how we deliver infrastructure services.

DESCRIPTION

The Data Center Operations group is looking for a Data Center Engineer. This is

a physical, on-site position requiring hands-on work within a data center

environment, including cabling, equipment racking, and hardware troubleshooting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for deploying and maintaining

servers, networking equipment and other devices together with installing and

supporting fiber and copper infrastructure in our Data Centers located in Japan

and South Korea.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (3+ years) with progressive responsibilities within an international,

multi-cultural, multi-location organization. Expertise with data center

operational tasks, including rack sizing, construction, installation, and

decommissioning. Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and moving

equipment in accordance with applicable local labor safety standards; reasonable

accommodation available upon request. Hands-on experience with installing,

testing, and troubleshooting copper and fiber cabling, and capable of designing

cable infrastructure layouts to industry standards. Expertise in diagnosing and

resolving hardware faults through breakfix and incident management. Experience

with DCIM tools. Hands-on operations in securing and monitoring equipment with

enterprise level management tools. Proficient in English (preferably Eiken level

2 or above). Test scores are a good guide, but it’s your willingness and ability

to work in a multilingual, multicultural environment that’s most important. Must

be eligible to work in Japan at time of application.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technical certifications preferred (e.g. CDCP, CDCDP, CompTIA, BICSI, IDCA

qualifications) or related experience. Self-motivated and the ability to take

direction with minimal supervision and capable of independent problem solving.

Strong communicator at all levels with excellent oral and written skills to a

variety of audiences. Willingness to occasionally travel within and outside of

Japan and provide on-call / out of business hours support to respond to and

resolve urgent business issues. Proven ability to manage key stakeholder

interests while at the same time managing conflicting priorities and business

interests. Knowledge of safety procedures, established techniques, and

equipment. Japanese (preferably JLPT N2 or above) would also be a bonus.