Data Center Engineer
Epic · Elgin, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
About the role
As a Data Center Engineer, you'll work closely with server and network engineers from Epic's internal IT team, helping to ensure all IT equipment in our data centers runs efficiently and effectively. You'll be responsible for taking into account various data center variables when performing installs, including physical space, power consumption, network connectivity, cooling, monitoring, and existing infrastructure topology.
Responsibilities
- Take into account various data center variables when performing installs, including physical space, power consumption, network connectivity, cooling, monitoring, and existing infrastructure topology.
- Leverage technologies like Terraform and Ansible to deploy infrastructure as code.
- Work closely with server and network engineers to maintain and optimize IT equipment in data centers.
- Ensure all IT equipment in data centers runs efficiently and effectively.
Requirements
- Extremely strong attention to detail and high level of organization.
- Ability to work and make decisions independently.
- Strong documentation, project management, and communication skills.
- Troubleshooting skills.
- Previous information technology experience.
- Prior data center, server, or network engineer experience – especially with Cisco IOS or NX-OS platforms – is preferred.
Qualifications
- Covid-19 vaccination
Skills
- Expertise in data center operations and maintenance.
- Experience with Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure deployment.
- Knowledge of Cisco IOS or NX-OS platforms (preferred).
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Annual raises and bonuses based on performance.
- Stock grants to align employee interests with company success.
- Four-week sabbatical after five years of employment.
- Flexible work environment with restaurant-quality meals and a unique campus design.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Hours are flexible to accommodate a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
Location
The position is based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area. We provide financial relocation assistance.