Data center engineers have a wide range ofresponsibilities, which can include :
- Monitoringand troubleshooting server, storage, and networking equipment for malfunctionsor failures
- Installingand configuring new servers, storage devices, routers, switches, and othernetwork components
- Conductingcapacity assessments of existing infrastructure to ensure that it can supportfuture growth
- Maintainingdetailed documentation of all server and storage configurations and changesmade to them
- Performingregular backups of data to prevent loss in case of computer failure or theft
- Providingtechnical support for applications and operating systems used in the datacenter
- Writingscripts to automate common processes within the data center environment
- Monitoringenergy usage across the data center to ensure efficient operation
- Conductingenvironmental and air quality tests to ensure compliance with federalregulations
- Must have at least an associate degree or equivalent work experience, with at least 8+ year experience in Information Technologies.
- Monitoringand troubleshooting server, storage, and networking equipment for malfunctionsor failures
- Installingand configuring new servers, storage devices, routers, switches, and othernetwork components
- Conductingcapacity assessments of existing infrastructure to ensure that it can supportfuture growth
- Maintainingdetailed documentation of all server and storage configurations and changesmade to them
- Performingregular backups of data to prevent loss in case of computer failure or theft