Data Center Engineer

Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?

G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.

This is a hybrid role based in our new Dallas infrastructure hub where we work on the latest technologies in a cutting-edge environment.

The Role

The Data Center Team manages a global estate of data centers with multiple megawatts of capacity. It’s a fast-paced environment experiencing rapid growth, providing an excellent opportunity for candidates wanting to work with the latest technologies and infrastructure.

G-Research is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to work within the Data Center Engineering team, designing, building and maintaining the data center infrastructure.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

· Managing the hardware deployment lifecycle, from procurement to handover to customer

· Working closely alongside Network and Infrastructure teams

· Designing new sites and managing upgrades to old sites (racks, cabling, hardware placement)

· Liaising with third party data center, colocation and service providers

· Supporting Data Center Ops and providing technical assistance

· Monitoring the Data Center environment and maintaining the team’s DCIM solution

· Capacity planning and reporting

· Assisting with the deployment of physical security solutions

· Occasional onsite hardware racking and cabling

· Maintaining and improving team documentation and knowledgebase

· Out of hours on-call rotation for critical incident response

While this is primarily an office-based role, we have data centers in multiple regions and as such, national and international travel might be required for approximately one week, every two to three months. Some weekend work may also be necessary.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

· 5+ years of relevant industry experience

· Previous experience in a Data Center Operations role, including hardware racking and cabling, across multiple data center locations

· A broad IT infrastructure and networks understanding

· In depth knowledge of server hardware, ideally HPE

· Proactive and positive approach

· Strong organizational skills, including project management

· Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills

One thing all successful candidates have in common is a passion to use technology, new concepts and new ideas to solve complicated problems.

Why should you apply?

· Market-leading compensation plus annual discretionary bonus

· Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance

· Excellent paid time off allowance of 25 days

· Sick days, military leave, and family and medical leave

· Generous 401(k) plan

· 16-weeks' fully paid parental leave

· Medical and Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance

· Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

· Employee Assistance and Wellness programs

· Generous relocation allowance and support

· Great selection of office snacks, and hot and cold drinks

· On-site gym and car parking