Optiver

Data Centre Engineer

Sydney, Australia
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WHO WE ARE

Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. For over 35 years, Optiver has been improving financial markets worldwide, making them more transparent and efficient for all participants. With more than 1,400 employees in offices around the world, we’re united in our commitment to improving the market through competitive pricing, execution and thorough risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world, we actively trade on 70+ exchanges, where we’re trusted to always provide accurate buy and sell pricing – no matter the market conditions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Data Centre Engineer you will be responsible for data centre operations, locally in Australia, as well as working with remote technicians to support data centres overseas. As an engineer, you will have the opportunity to combine your knowledge in IT Infrastructure, and customer support with a problem-solving mindset in order to solve business issues and independently work on improvement opportunities. You will be working on projects of all sizes, either as a resource or leading engineer and delivering it from conception all the way to completion. As part of a fast-paced Infrastructure team based in Sydney, supporting platforms across APAC, you will see the results of your work immediately as this is a hands-on, high impact and high performance role. 

  • You will be in charge of maintaining our APAC data centres, including but not limited to the following:
    • Installing and cabling switches, servers, and appliances in our local Data centre locations
    • Facilitating installation of servers and network equipment with smart hands in remote co-locations
    • Managing power and space including monitoring and capacity planning
    • Maintaining a consistent and clean cable management philosophy
    • Managing spare parts and cabling inventory
    • Break-fix repairs to equipment in the data centre environment, including replacing hard drives/memory/transceivers and other hardware related tasks as required by our server and network teams
    • Assisting with planning equipment moves or new data centre build-outs
    • Getting equipment to and from remote co-locations including packing/shipping
    • Maintaining data centre documentation
  • Working hours will involve a mixture of
    • core business-hours for planning & monitoring
    • Weekends and outside of hours for execution of physical infrastructure changes (with time off during the week).

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Attention to detail within a data centre
  • Ability to identify basic parts of network equipment – SFPs, line cards, chassis
  • Ability to identify basic parts of servers – memory, network card, hard drives, etc..
  • Experience with identifying port locations for specific device manufacturers (Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
  • Knowledge of structured cabling systems using cat 5, cat 6, multi-mode and single-mode fibre
  • Familiarity with both power and communications cabling standards
  • Experience configuring and using cable testers for both fibre and copper to troubleshoot cabling issues
  • An understanding of change control processes
  • Strong documentation mentality
  • Strong communication skills (especially with remote engineers whose native language may not be English)
  • Ability to lift 30kg
  • Ability to regularly work on weekends

WHAT YOU'LL GET

  • The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.
  • Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements.
  • Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
  • Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista.
  • Regular social events including an annual company trip.
  • A work-from-home allowance and support.

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued, and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

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