Hybrid Senior IT Construction Engineer

at Vantage Data Centers

• Job title: Senior IT Construction Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Firewalls, Linux, VMware
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Antonio, United States

About the role

• Senior IT Construction Engineer delivering technical support for Vantage's data center projects. Focus on IT network design, project management, and collaborating with construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Domain Expert representing the IT department for all construction projects.
• Strong background in designing and implementing fault-tolerant IT networks.
• Strong background in designing and building Hypervisors, Windows, and Linux servers.
• Maintain deadlines and communication with Construction Project Managers and General Contractors.
• Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment.
• Manage multiple one-time and/or ongoing projects.
• Respond to safety and emergency situations and maintain a safe and secure work environment.
• Use discretion and judgment in organizing workflow and adapting as priorities are modified due to a changing environment.
• Frequent contact with employees at all levels of the organization; frequent external contact with vendors.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge covering Windows Server and Desktop, Active Directory, VMWare vSphere/ESX, Office 365, Firewalls, Security, Storage, Backup Technologies, and Networking.
• Relevant technical certifications, such as CCNA or VCP certification, are preferred.
• Experience working within critically important facilities and/or critical infrastructure is preferred.
• Minimum five years of data center or relevant work experience deploying IT services to new construction.
• Project management experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports and presentation skills.
• May be required to complete formal training in an area of specialization.
• Candidates must possess reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts or emergencies.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and AD&D
• short and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off
• employee assistance
• participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• many other additional voluntary benefits