Data Center Engineer

Overview: Our client is an I.T Solutions and CustomerOriented Technology Group. With a wide range of services they provide corporate clients with topoftheline products to provide tailormade systems and tools for customers in different fields across Central America Miami Colombia & The Caribbean. Due to growth they are seeking to employ a proven professional to work from the Guyana offices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

A Data Center Engineer is responsible for designing implementing and managing data center infrastructure to ensure optimal performance security and reliability. This role involves working with various hardware and software systems monitoring data center operations and addressing issues promptly to maintain the seamless operation of services.

Design and Implementation: Plan and design data center infrastructure including servers storage networking and cooling systems. Deploy and configure hardware and software to meet organizational needs. Ensure scalability and flexibility to accommodate future growth and technological advancements.

Maintenance and Management: Monitor data center performance including power cooling and network connectivity. Perform regular maintenance and updates to hardware and software. Manage data center inventory and documentation ensuring accurate records of configurations and changes.

Troubleshooting and Support: Identify and resolve technical issues related to data center operations. Provide support for system outages hardware failures and other critical incidents. Collaborate with IT and support teams to address user and system issues.

Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce security measures to protect data center assets and information. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g. ISO HIPAA GDPR). Conduct regular security assessments and audits.

Optimization and Efficiency: Analyze and optimize data center performance to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Implement energyefficient practices and technologies. Monitor and manage capacity planning to ensure resources are used effectively.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data center operations procedures and configurations. Prepare and present reports on data center performance incidents and metrics.

Training and Support: Provide training and support to the sales team on technical aspects of the products or services. Stay informed about updates and changes to the product portfolio.

Liaise with support units for specific technical information.

Driving the team effort for supplier and other seminars

Assist with planning and coordinating partner events.

Attending supplier training for specific technology areas and webinars.

Attending department Customer and Supplier meetings or events.

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in computer science Information Technology Electrical Engineering or a related field.

3 years of experience in data center operations or a related IT field.

Experience with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools and monitoring systems.

Proficiency in server storage and network hardware and software.

Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g. VMware HyperV).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills including strong influencing skills.

Strong decisionmaking skills

Excellent planning organizing and time management skills.

Negotiation conflict resolution and teambuilding skills.

First Degree in Business Management or Engineering or equivalent Minimum of TWO (2) years experience in an Information Technology and Communications sales environment or equivalent Ability to put together complex technical proposals in response to customer requirements. Experience in managing and sustaining business relationships at the corporate level. Experience in IT Sales/IT Industry would be considered an asset. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong influencing skills. Ability to understand client needs and handle the negotiation process. Strong decision-making skills Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills. Negotiation, conflict resolution, and team-building skills