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Assoc Eng - SRE Data Center

Location: 

Bethpage, NY, US, 11714

Brand:  Optimum
Requisition #:  11389

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

 

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore – it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.

 

If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!

 

We are Optimum!

Job Summary

As a Data Center Technician, you are the frontline guardian of our physical infrastructure. Working in tandem with our SRE (Hybrid Infrastructure) team, you will ensure the continuous availability and health of our on-premises footprint. You are responsible for the "Ground-to-Rack" lifecycle, managing everything from power and cooling oversight to the intricate cabling of our Unix, Linux, and Enterprise Storage systems. The Mission: Physical Reliability

Your mission is to maintain a "Zero-Failure" physical environment. While our SREs manage the logical systems, you ensure that the physical hardware is installed, cabled, and maintained to the highest industry standards. Your first 6 months will focus on Infrastructure Auditing and Standardization, ensuring our Bethpage facility is a blueprint for physical reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Hardware Lifecycle Management: Lead the physical installation (Rack & Stack), decommissioning, and hardware replacement for x86 servers, Unix nodes, and SAN/NAS storage arrays.
  • Cabling Excellence: Maintain high-density Fiber Channel, Ethernet, and InfiniBand cabling. Ensure all connections are labeled, routed, and documented according to our global standards.
  • Inventory & Asset Tracking: Manage the physical asset database (DCIM). Ensure every serial number, RU (Rack Unit), and cable path is accurately recorded to prevent "orphan" hardware.
  • Power & Cooling Oversight: Monitor rack-level power consumption and thermal thresholds. Partner with facilities teams to ensure redundant power (UPS/PDU) and HVAC systems are functioning within spec.
  • Vendor & Logistics Coordination: Act as the on-site point of contact for hardware vendors (Dell, HPE, NetApp). Manage the shipping, receiving, and secure disposal (e-waste) of critical infrastructure components.
  • Smart Hands Support: Provide remote-hands assistance for the SRE team, including console-level troubleshooting, physical disk swaps, and component-level upgrades (RAM, NICs, SFPs).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 0-2years of experience in mobile network operations or systems engineering roles.
  • DC Operations: 3+ years of experience in a mission-critical data center environment.
  • Physical Layer Mastery: Expert knowledge of copper (Cat6) and fiber optic (Single-mode/Multi-mode) cabling standards and testing procedures.
  • Hardware Proficiency: Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade server hardware and storage chassis. Ability to diagnose physical component failures (LED codes, POST errors).
  • Tooling: Familiarity with DCIM tools (e.g., NetBox, Sunbird) and ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow).
  • Safety & Compliance: Understanding of OSHA data center safety standards and physical security protocols (SOC2/PCI-DSS compliance).
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet in a temperature-controlled data center environment.

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

 

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity. 

 

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements.

 

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in New York is $66,830.00 - $95,472.00 / year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity.

 

 


Nearest Major Market: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York CIty

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