Sr Data Center Engineer

Position Summary

Sr. Data Center Engineer responsible for broad data center operations from physical and environmental perspectives. This includes the physical security (facility, access control, monitoring system), environmental (Diesel Gen, ATS, UPS, PDUs, CRACs, and safety systems), space management (racking and stacking, heat distribution), and planning.

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

• $94,458 to $179,048 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)
• $85,871 to $162,771 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)
• $77,283 to $146,494 (UT, , MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)

The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.

• Environmental management & maintenance: monitor and respond to DC environmental, security, and other alerts; perform periodical test and maintenance upkeep activities based on best practice and manufacturer recommendations; plan, schedule, coordinate and perform timely part repair and component replacement (e.g., battery).
• Manage performance of data center facility. Provide long‑term DC planning for major equipment replacement, technology upgrade, and capacity (space, power, cooling) expansion. Respond to technology transformation in density and cabling. Work with management to build & execute budget accordingly.
• Establish and enforce data center operating procedures. Perform day‑to‑day operations such as rack & stack, cabling, physical inventory, security monitoring. Collaborate with other IT teams for DC activities according to established operating procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships, maintenance contracts and vendor engagements.
• Regular attendance at work on a full‑time schedule of at least 8 hours and 40 hours per week.
• Other functions may be assigned.

Not listed.

• Minimum: BA or equivalent relevant industrial experience in data center management fields.
• Preferred:
  Master’s Degree in Computer Science.

Minimum: 5+ years of experience with people and process management in a data center environment.

• Knowledge of industry data center standards, policies & methodologies.
• Basic familiarity with ASHRAE guidelines for data centers.
• Passion for customer success and experience interacting with other technology teams.
• Experience providing detailed reports related to incidents and SLAs.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize data effectively.
• Ability to create and manage detailed schematics and data center design documentation.

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions.
• Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid company holidays, volunteer hours).
• Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance‑based bonus).
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Engaging work environment.
• Promotional opportunities.
• Education assistance.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Company recognition program.
• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more.

Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

USD $94,458.00 - USD $ / Yr.