Data Center Technician (Fintech)

TL;DR

Data Center Technician (Fintech): Maintaining and optimizing global low-latency infrastructure and HPC clusters with an accent on hardware lifecycle management and data center facility operations. Focus on deploying high-density server hardware, managing liquid cooling systems, and ensuring maximum availability of trading services.

Location: Onsite in Carrollton, TX

Company

A global trading firm focused on world-class research and cutting-edge technology applied to financial markets.

What you will do

• Maintain data center infrastructure including power, cooling, and cabling to ensure maximum availability.
• Plan and execute new hardware installations, including requirements gathering for power and space.
• Perform racking, cabling, and initial configuration of Linux servers and network devices.
• Conduct hardware troubleshooting and break-fix activities for servers and storage devices.
• Interface with colocation providers, hardware vendors, and manage onsite contractors.
• Perform capacity planning and maintain accurate inventory of serialized assets and consumables.

Requirements

• At least three years of professional Data Center experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical power, mechanical cooling, and liquid cooling systems.
• Proficiency with Cisco and Arista CLI and basic Linux system troubleshooting.
• Ability to meet physical requirements: lifting up to 50 lbs and working on ladders.
• Knowledge of cabling standards and ability to maintain extremely high cable management quality.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Programming experience (e.g., Python).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including private medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Financial security through group pension, life assurance, and income protection schemes.
• Support for families with paid parental leave.
• Practical perks including parking and commuter benefits.
• Opportunity to work with high-performance computing (HPC) and liquid cooling technology.