- New York, United States
- $150K – $180K /yr
- Mid Level
- Posted
Responsibilities
- Rack, stack, cable and label equipment to a consistently high standard.
- Support the deployment and maintenance of low-latency infrastructure used to support QRT’s high-frequency trading environments
- Install and manage copper, fibre and power cabling, including patching between devices and patch panels.
- Carry out hardware break-fix activities, including replacing failed components, cables, optics, power supplies and other parts.
- Assist with new equipment deployments, upgrades, capacity expansions and site decommissions.
- Complete basic hardware checks and troubleshooting on servers, switches, power equipment and connectivity.
- Work from build documents, rack elevations, patching schedules and technical instructions.
- Support hardware deliveries, stock management, spare parts, equipment movements and site logistics.
- Work with colocation providers, vendors, remote hands and onsite engineers to complete planned and reactive work.
- Help maintain high standards of data centre cleanliness, cabling, labelling, security and general operational discipline.
- Take part in out-of-hours and weekend work where required, including planned changes, deployments and urgent break-fix activities.
Your Present Skillset
- Some experience working in a data centre, IT infrastructure, network operations, hardware support or similar technical environment.
- Experience supporting low-latency, high-frequency trading or other business-critical infrastructure would be advantageous.
- Hands-on experience installing or supporting servers, network devices, cabling or other IT hardware.
- Basic understanding of servers, network switches, fibre, copper cabling and power connections.
- A practical and methodical approach to physical work, troubleshooting and problem solving.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly around cabling, labelling, documentation and build quality.
- Comfortable following technical instructions, procedures and change plans.
- Able to work safely and carefully within live data centre environments.
- Good communication skills and willingness to work with internal teams, vendors and third-party engineers.
- Organised and comfortable managing tasks, equipment, stock and documentation.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and develop broader knowledge of data centre infrastructure.
- Comfortable working as part of a globally distributed team.
- Willingness to travel internationally when required.
- Flexibility to carry out evening, overnight and weekend work when needed.
- Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota after completing the required training.
- Base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000 per year.
- QRT Total Compensation includes discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.
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