Data Center Engineer

About the role

Bcore is seeking a Data Center Engineer to join our team in McLean, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT systems hosting and M&E management, with experience in data center assessments, compliance, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Optimize IT system hosting while effectively monitoring M&E systems, such as PDUs, UPS, and CRAC/CRAH, to ensure operational integrity and performance.
• Develop and implement performance metrics and monitoring tools to assess the efficiency of both IT systems and M&E infrastructure.
• Analyze data to identify trends and recommend operational improvements.
• Conduct regular evaluations across all data center sites to identify deficiencies in power, space, and cooling.
• Provide actionable recommendations and strategies to address these deficiencies and enhance overall resiliency.
• Collaborate with the Facility manager and Data Center Manager to implement identified improvements, ensuring they align with industry best practices and operational standards.
• Serve as a Technical Advisor to the Facility Manager and Data Center Manager, sharing insights on M&E and hosting-related matters, including maintenance strategies, system upgrades, and enhancements.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., TIA-942, Uptime Institute) and internal policies by maintaining comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance checklists.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Data Center management, sharing valuable insights with the Data Center Management team to drive operational efficiency.
• Apply knowledge of ICD-705 Security Protocols to enforce compliance and security measures across all Data Centers.
• Conduct audits to identify vulnerabilities and collaborate with Security teams to develop policies that align with ICD-705 guidelines.
• Engage with industry vendors to gain insights on Data Center technologies and procurement opportunities.
• Provide expert troubleshooting support during operational incidents, leading the diagnosis and resolution of complex issues in collaboration with IT Operations teams to maintain system resiliency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 11+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience monitoring M&E systems across Data Centers.
• Experience performing Enterprise Data Center assessments to identify opportunities for improving power, space, and cooling efficiencies.
• Knowledge of ICD-705 Security Protocols.
• Advanced knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, network devices, power and cooling systems.
• Advanced understanding of capacity planning and forecasting data center resource utilization.
• Knowledgeable in designing and developing data center infrastructure layout enhancements.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including facilities management, IT departments, and service providers to support business objectives.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate potential issues that could affect data center operations.
• Advanced knowledge in Industry data center standards.
• Ability to ensure data center operations are compliant with relevant security and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Data Center Engineering Specialist (DCES)
• Data Center Infrastructure Expert (DCIE)
• Ability to provide data center consultation services to Data Center Management and Site team.
• Ability to implement strategies, solutions, and enhancements related to Data Center capacity, environmental monitoring, power capacity, and cooling.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, network devices, power and cooling systems.
• Advanced understanding of capacity planning and forecasting data center resource utilization.
• Knowledgeable in designing and developing data center infrastructure layout enhancements.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including facilities management, IT departments, and service providers to support business objectives.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate potential issues that could affect data center operations.
• Advanced knowledge in Industry data center standards.
• Ability to ensure data center operations are compliant with relevant security and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
• Stipends
• Referral Bonuses