About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Technology & Systems Department
The Technology & Systems department drives technological innovation for the company and advances the technology strategy to support global growth. This includes IT, Software Development, OT / Automation Systems, and business process improvement. At Vantage, we are very hands on. In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure and maintain all networking and server hardware. We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latest technology changes so we can make informed purchase decisions. The Technology & Systems department participates in designing each of our new data center building’s networking infrastructure, including but not limited to diverse pathways connecting to carriers, meet-me room (MMR) hosting (rack, cabs, ladders, cross connect panels…), wireless AP coverage, etc.
We rely on extreme collaboration with Sales, Construction, Operations and Corporate Functions to drive simplification, establish global standards with continuous improvement and speed to value. We are working to build a reliable, scalable, sustainable, and secure technology roadmap/landscape that enables us to better serve our customers and employees and be the partner of choice. Our focus on speed to value with extreme collaboration and financial/execution discipline. We strive to double the good, halve the bad, in half the time.
Essential Job Functions
- Manage, support and maintain Vantage IT infrastructure
- Manage VMware/Hyper-v virtual environment with Dell SAN and Vsan Technology.
- Setup and configure Windows and Linux Servers in VMware virtual environment
- Experience managing Internal and External (Windows DNS, Godaddy, Bind 9, CSC)
- Administration of Active Directory 2019, Azure AD, Office 365 and Intune.
- Design, manage and test data backup and disaster recovery.
- Experience with scripting and automation of administrative tasks
- Setup, support and manage network monitoring system (PRTG, OP Manager, Greylog, Elastic, Zabbix)
- Manage tasks in accordance with client SLAs.
- Help develop and implement Standard Operations Procedures
- Interface with internal data center design team, construction team, supporting data center infrastructure augments as needed
- Establish and maintain configuration baselines for Windows and Linux servers, ensuring consistency and compliance with security standards.
- Automate configuration management tasks, Develop, and maintain automation scripts and workflows to streamline repetitive tasks and processes.
- Implement configuration drift detection and remediation processes to ensure systems remain in a secure and compliant state.
- Implement controls and measures to prevent common security misconfigurations and exposures.
- Monitor security advisories and alerts from vendors and security organizations to stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
- Integrate automation tools with existing systems and processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions.
- Implement and maintain automated patching processes using Puppet, Endpoint Central or similar automation tools.
- Provide training and knowledge sharing sessions for IT staff on configuration management and vulnerability remediation processes.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- A minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
- Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining a distributed patch management infrastructure.
- Excellent automation, reporting and troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of Office365, monitoring systems, databases
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
- Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment.
- English is required (Spoken and Written) for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interactions with department and stakeholders in the North America, Europe and APAC.
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
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