We are
At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,000+, and has 55 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.
Our challenge
A critical network modernization project is underway for a prestigious client. We are seeking a Data Center Engineer to join a cross-functional team to implement the upgrade and maintenance of our client's data center infrastructure. The candidate will ensure the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of data center services in alignment with the modernization objectives. The ideal candidate will have expertise in networking, server and storage management, data center infrastructure, virtualization and cloud technologies, monitoring and automation, disaster recovery and backup, as well as security best practices.
Additional Information*
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within New York, NY is $115k - $120k/year & benefits (see below).
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with project teams to design and enhance data center architecture.
- Manage and optimize server and storage systems, including hardware and software configurations.
- Oversee the physical data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and environmental monitoring.
- Implement virtualization and cloud technologies to support data center operations.
- Develop and maintain monitoring and automation solutions for data center operations.
- Plan and execute disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure data center resilience.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect the data center infrastructure.
Requirements:
You are:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Certification in networking (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+) is preferred.
- Proven experience in data center operations and management.
- Strong knowledge of server and storage management in an enterprise environment.
- Expertise in data center infrastructure, including power distribution and cooling systems.
- Proficiency in virtualization and cloud technologies, such as VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, or Azure.
- Experience with monitoring tools and automation frameworks for data center operations.
- Familiarity with disaster recovery and backup solutions for data centers.
- Understanding of data center security best practices and compliance requirements.
It would be great if you also had:
- Design, deploy, and maintain networking infrastructure within the data center environment.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV).
- Familiarity with industry standards for data center operations and management.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a data center environment.
We can offer you:
- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
- A multinational organization with 55 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad
- Laptop and a mobile phone
- 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
- Maternity & Paternity leave plans
- A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
- Retirement savings plans
- A higher education certification policy
- Commuter benefits (varies by region)
- Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
- On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
- Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
- Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
- A flat and approachable organization
- A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture
S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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