Datacenter Engineer

OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Data Center Engineer to oversee and maintain our complex network infrastructure within our data centre environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of computer networking, system administration, and network security, with experience in managing diverse network protocols and virtualisation technologies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, ensuring optimal performance, security, and high availability of our data centre operations. Duties Design, implement, and support network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, MPLS, and SD-WAN architectures. Configure and manage network devices such as Cisco routers, Juniper switches, Cisco ASA firewalls, and other networking hardware. Monitor network performance using tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, and Splunk to ensure high availability and reliability. Manage network security protocols including VPNs, IPsec, SSL/TLS encryption, IDS/IPS systems, and firewall policies. Administer operating systems such as Windows Server, Linux distributions (Debian, CentOS, Ubuntu), Solaris, and macOS within the data centre environment. Implement and maintain virtualisation platforms like VMware vSphere and utilise cloud services such as AWS and Azure for hybrid cloud solutions. Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash (Unix shell), Python, and Ansible to streamline system administration tasks. Maintain DNS, DHCP, LDAP/Active Directory services for user authentication and resource management. Support telecommunication systems including VoIP solutions with QoS configurations for optimal call quality. Ensure network security through encryption standards like SSL/TLS and PKI management while maintaining compliance with ITIL best practices. Collaborate on network architecture planning to support high availability solutions such as load balancing and clustering for critical applications. Conduct regular system updates, patches, backups, and disaster recovery procedures to safeguard data integrity. Requirements Proven experience in network engineering or system administration within a data centre environment. Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, EIGRP routing protocols. Hands-on expertise with Cisco ISE for identity management; Cisco ASA firewalls; Juniper devices; SDLC processes; and network management tools like SolarWinds or PRTG. Proficiency in configuring VPNs (IPsec), SSH remote access software, SFTP/FTP file transfer protocols; NAT; high availability architectures; SAN storage solutions; and virtualisation platforms such as VMware vSphere or Hyper-V. Knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS (EC2, S3) and Azure (Virtual Networks); containerisation technologies; DevOps practices; and scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation tasks. Familiarity with Linux server environments (Debian, CentOS, Ubuntu) alongside Windows Server systems; experience with LDAP/Active Directory integration is essential. Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues using monitoring tools like SolarWinds or SolarWinds PRTG effectively. Relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE (Cisco), CompTIA Network+, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) are highly desirable. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. This position offers an engaging environment where technical expertise is valued alongside continuous professional development opportunities in the latest networking technologies. Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary, Temp-to-hire Pay: $35.43 - $37.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Experience: Data center: 4 years (Preferred) Cabling: 4 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person