At a glance
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- Hong Kong · Singapore
About the role
- Tower Research Capital is seeking a Data Center Engineer to join their team in Hong Kong and Singapore.
- The Data Center Engineer will play an essential role in managing, maintaining, and supporting physical server, network, and IT infrastructure components in data centers.
Responsibilities
- Gathering requirements, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting equipment in our data centers
- Coordinating with local and remote teams to troubleshoot technical issues and manage connectivity
- Managing servers, particularly after bringing a server up following installation
- Supporting the lifecycle process of our physical server, network, and other IT infrastructure components
- Performing physical installation and maintenance of server and network components in our data centers
- Monitoring and reporting on technical project progress while tracking project deliverables
- Keeping data centers and shared spaces clean and well organized
- Coordinating with the global data center team, leveraging global data center documentation and best practices, suggesting areas of process improvement, and updating and maintaining documentation
- Managing equipment orders, returns, shipments, and general inventory of the firm’s entire APAC infrastructure
- Automating day-to-day operational tasks
Requirements
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English and Mandarin
- An understanding of data center management and layout (power, cooling, cabling)
- A basic understanding of networking and systems concepts (circuits, IP routing, consoles, networking)
- A basic knowledge of Linux
- Basic hands-on knowledge of SSH, NFS, DNS, DHCP, and LDAP
- Experience making and running patch cables (cat5e)
- Experience working with fiber optic cables, including the inspecting, cleaning, and testing of these cables
- Self-motivated with a strong passion for technology
- Able to work flexible hours when required (including late nights and weekends in order to access data centers and coordinate with Systems team)
- Able to lift 60 pounds
Preferred qualifications
- Basic shell scripting or cloud exposure will be an advantage for this role
- Basic knowledge of Cisco systems
- Technical inventory management experience
Benefits
- Generous paid time off policies
- Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Free breakfast, lunch and snacks daily
- In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
- Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
- Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
- Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year
- Workshops and continuous learning opportunities
Workplace
- Hybrid working opportunities
Skills
- Linux
- SSH
- NFS
- DNS
- DHCP
- LDAP
- Cisco Systems
- Shell Scripting
