Data Center Engineer

As a Data Center Engineer at IMC, your responsibilities include overseeing the lifecycle of physical servers and network devices, performing installation and maintenance tasks, planning efficient layouts, diagnosing hardware issues, and managing documentation practices. You'll also foster strong relationships with vendors and partners to ensure smooth operations.

To be considered for the Data Center Engineer role at IMC, candidates should have over 5 years of hands-on experience in data center engineering, a solid understanding of server hardware, network devices, and data storage systems. Familiarity with basic scripting in Bash and Python, as well as CCNA certification, are strong assets.

The work environment for a Data Center Engineer at IMC in Chicago is collaborative and high-paced, filled with opportunities to work with advanced technologies. You’ll engage in hands-on tasks that help keep our cutting-edge data center running efficiently while being part of a supportive team culture.

Yes, travel to colocation facilities in the Chicagoland area is a required part of the Data Center Engineer role at IMC. You should expect to commute between various locations as part of your regular duties.

The expected salary range for a Data Center Engineer at IMC is between $115,000 and $185,000 USD. This base salary is just one part of the total compensation package, which also includes bonuses and benefits!

When discussing your experience, be specific about the types of server hardware and network devices you have worked with. Highlight any relevant installations, configurations, and troubleshooting tasks you have performed and how they contributed to maintaining efficient operations.

Explain your systematic approach to troubleshooting hardware issues. Discuss how you diagnose problems, gather information, coordinate with vendors, and implement repairs effectively to ensure minimal downtime.

Discuss your methods for optimizing data center operations, including efficient rack layouts, cabling schemes, and patching schedules. Illustrate how these strategies improve performance and reduce operational challenges.

Share your techniques for time management, such as utilizing task lists, setting priorities based on urgency and importance, and adapting your approach to unexpected challenges while maintaining productivity.

Mention any relevant certifications you hold, such as CCNA, and explain how they enhance your knowledge and skills in data center engineering. Highlight how these qualifications would apply to your role at IMC.

Reflect on a specific challenge you encountered in a previous role, explaining the context and your thought process. Discuss the actions you took to address the issue and the successful outcome that resulted.

Detail your hands-on experience with network cabling and fiber optics. Discuss any specific installations, maintenance tasks, or fiber optic testing you have performed, emphasizing your technical capabilities in this area.

Explain the importance of documentation in data center operations and describe your methods for maintaining accurate records. Discuss how this practice enhances team communication and operational efficiency.

Discuss the importance of collaboration in a data center setting and provide examples of how working effectively with colleagues, vendors, and partners can lead to improved solutions and operational success.

Express your passion for technology and problem-solving, emphasizing what aspects of the data center industry excite you. Mention how working with advanced technologies and being part of a collaborative team motivates you to excel in your role.