Senior Data Center Engineer - Chicago, United States - DV Trading

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Job Description

Job DescriptionAbout Us:
Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 450 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.Overview:
We are currently looking for a Data Center Engineer to take ownership of DV's colocation and data center facilities globally. This person will work closely with the other Technology teams to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot technology in all of DV Trading's data center locations.Responsibilities:

• Ensure the consistent and resilient operation for all DV data centers
• Install and cable switches, servers, and appliances
• Set standards for cabling, rack layouts, and data center operations
• Identify opportunities to reduce and minimize latency within DV infrastructure
• Assist with managing capacity and expansion planning
• Monitor environmental conditions of all data centers
• Maintain documentation within DCIM tool
• Maintain optimal A/C and power conditions
• Assist with troubleshooting hardware and network connectivity issues
• Work with remote-hands at other colocation facilities to deploy and troubleshoot gear
• Perform Windows & Linux server administration

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on data center engineering experience
• Familiarity with HP, IBM, and Dell Servers, Blades, SAN and Cisco equipment, including internal components
• Familiarity with CAT5/6 and fiber optic cabling, as well as SFP's and other optic devices
• Previous hands-on Windows and Linux server administration experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal team members and external vendors
• Must be a team player and self-starter; will often need to work autonomously and during off-hour change windows
• Strong documentation skills to capture architecture details, procedures, and other relevant data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Regular local travel (approximately 75% of the time); occasional international travel
• Must have valid driver's license and passport
• Must have reliable transportation

DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV's posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.