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.

Position Overview

The IT Construction Engineer is responsible for delivering a professional technical support service to external and internal customers of Vantage. The role requires delivery of solutions to hardware and software problems, whilst working in accordance with company policy and predefined SLA’s.

Essential Job Functions

• Subject Matter Expert representing the IT department for all construction projects.
• Strong background designing and implementing fault-tolerant IT networks.
• Strong background designing and building Hypervisors, Windows, and Linux servers.
• Maintain deadlines and communication to Construction Project Managers and General Contractors.
• Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment.
• Manage multiple one-time and/or ongoing projects.
• Respond to safety and emergency situations and maintain a safe and secure work environment.
• Use discretion and judgment in organizing workflow and adapting as priorities are modified due to a changing environment.
• Frequent contact with employees at all levels of the organization; frequent external contact with vendors.

Duties

• To provide professional guidance and specialist advice to the business on both systems and project matters ensuring projects are initiated correctly and appropriate levels of governance are applied.
• Collaborate with internal partners to design technology solutions to fit the need of project.
• Development of business cases, whole life costing analysis and ensuring briefs and feasibility proposals are developed in accordance with business aims.
• Supporting projects so they remain within budget and time parameters, identifying and planning effective use of internal and external resources.
• Manage any incidents / software defects, escalations and change program.
• Identify opportunities to develop systems to meet business requirements, utilizing existing functionality or through systems development.
• Support the Senior Manager, Information Technology in delivering services that are essential to the success of the business

Job Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge covering Windows Server and Desktop, Active Directory, VMWare vSphere/ESX, Office 365, Firewalls, Security, Storage, Backup Technologies, and Networking.
• Relevant technical certifications such as CCNA or VCP certification, preferred.
• Experience working within mission-critical facilities and/or critical infrastructure, preferred.
• Project management experience, preferred.
• Ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports and presentation skills.
• Travel is expected to be less than 20%, occasionally for training purposes.
• Potential employees must complete a background check successfully.

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.