Datacenter Engineer

Proven hands-on experience of networking such as TCP/IP, routing protocols, subnetting, VLANs, etc.

-Proven ability to set up and manage lab environment, including physical and virtual setups.

-Expertise in installing and managing server hardware, including Dell iDRACs, HP iLO, RAID arrays, and power management (DC, AC distribution).

-Experience in configuring and maintaining multi-vendor L2/L3 networking devices (Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell).

-Knowledge of lab-specific equipment (firewalls, VPNs, network analyzers).

-Strong understanding of routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP)

-Experience in supporting and troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues.

-Experience in equipment installation & migration, including proper & clean labeling & cabling

-Proficiency in Linux and Windows environments, as well as understanding of virtualization platforms like VMware and OpenStack for managing both physical and virtual setups.

-Ability to create as-built design documents & database entries for new equipment installed in LAB and/or circuits. Keep-to-date LAB inventories, Design Document & Diagrams

Preferred and/or Skills to be acquired on the job

-CCNA or higher

-Experience with Cloud-Native (Docker, Kubernetes), e.g., build Dockerfile, docker-compose, build Kubernetes cluster with kubeadm or similar tools, manage kubernetec cluster. Have certificate on Kubernetes Administration is an asset.

-Know Python, Linux bash, Powershell script, or other similar scripting languages

-Know API, be able to build API server and test some existing API

-Experience with virtualization technologies and managing virtual environments, such as VMware and OpenStack.

-Monitoring the performance, availability, and usage of enterprise lab software applications, identifying, and troubleshooting any issues or anomalies, and collaborating with relevant teams to resolve them promptly