Data Centre Engineer
Fastly
- Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee the installation (rack, stack and cabling), configuration and deployment of data center equipment deployed to Fastly data centers worldwide
- Order and handle cross connect circuit installs for in flight builds, and update internal circuit records
- Organize and prioritize daily workload using the JIRA issue tracker
- Write and publish SOW / SOP for internal Fastly documentation to be used internally for DCI and externally for other Fastly teams
- Enable team productivity by ensuring that hardware is onsite; work closely with Procurement team to resolve logistic issues that could impact timelines
- Provide guidance and instructions to remote hands personnel and third-party vendors to carry out tasks such as POP deployments, hardware replacements, cable installations, and troubleshooting under your supervision
- Actively participate in Fastly's on-call pager rotation
- 3+ years of direct involvement in supporting data center operations at an Internet Service Provider (ISP), hosting provider, or other datacenter-oriented position or equivalent
- Knowledge of power and network cabling standards including but not limited to NEMA, IEC, and/or ANSI/TIA - crimping copper patch cords and troubleshooting fiber optic cabling is a required skill set at Fastly
- Experience with working with vendors to oversee installations and hardware repairs
- Proficient in Linux
- Proficiency with hardware from Hyve, Supermicro, Dell, Arista, Ciena, and/or Cisco
- Proven experience as a Data Center Engineer with a focus on rotations and 24/7 operations
- Experience working in a Linux environment
- Able to read and write English installation documentation (documents/drawings/spreadsheets)
- Knowledge of safe working practices (e.g., familiar with proper tool safety, eye protection, ladder safety, etc.) and able to document practices
- Able to lift heavy equipment
- Able to work days/nights/weekends/holidays, if needed and/or required
- Able to travel up to 25% of the time
- One or more of the following certifications preferred: Fluke CCTT Copper, Fluke CCTT Fiber, BICSI Level II Copper, Comp-TIA A+ or equivalent work experience
- Understanding of DWDM architecture
- Knowledge or fluency in Bash or Python scripting languages
- This position will require you to be available during core business hours.