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Data Center Specialist

East Setauket, NY

Responsibilities

  • conduct engineering analysis and research designs and methods of data center equipment and facilities
  • ensure designs and installations meet requirements, including predicted cooling, structural, and operational concerns
  • plan, execute, and document data center installations, upgrades, and maintenance projects
  • install and document racks, structured cabling, servers, switches, and PDUs
  • manage equipment inventory, spare parts, and coordinate logistics
  • respond to facility-wide emergencies (power outages, cooling failures) and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
  • liaise with and oversee external vendors for scheduled preventive maintenance on specialized infrastructure
  • create and maintain detailed operational records and compliance documentation

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in high-availability or large colocation environments
  • comprehensive understanding of data center HVAC systems and redundancy protocols
  • proven experience with rack-level cooling and airflow management
  • visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements
  • clear communicator who enjoys cross-team collaboration, generates ideas, communicates recommendations to senior-level executives, and drives implementation alongside technicians
  • proactive problem solver with a passion for learning and evolving alongside new technologies
  • highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities under minimal supervision, including high-priority tickets and numerous vendor relationships
  • experience monitoring Building Management Systems (BMS) and EPMS for tracking real-time power usage and environmental metrics, and critical power systems, including UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), PDUs, and backup generators
  • knowledge of scripting or automation (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for hardware health monitoring preferred
  • expertise in electrical distribution, including the ability to read one-line diagrams and circuit schedules
  • strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate and align operations with remote engineering teams
  • experience leading small-scale projects, such as row-level expansions or major hardware refreshes
  • skilled in using specialized tools for liquid systems, with an understanding of fluid mechanics, including the impact of flow rate, pressure drops, and air entrapment on cooling performance
  • demonstrated ability to analyze data to identify efficiency gaps and implement strategies for optimizing PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness)
  • bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • proficient with hand tools, able to lift up to 30 lbs., and comfortable working on ladders or in confined spaces
  • flexibility to work non-traditional shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, within a 24/7/365 operational environment
The base salary for this position ranges from $150,000 to $190,000. In addition to base salary, total compensation includes a discretionary bonus, participation in an incentive compensation plan, and very generous benefits.
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Renaissance Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.