Astreya

Infrastructure Design Engineer

Astreya

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $85,120 - $134,400 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Design and create layouts of data center infrastructure including facilities structure, cabinets, overhead ladders and raceways, structured cabling, aisles (hot & cold), cabinets, mechanical, electrical, servers, storage, and networking equipment.
  • Perform capacity planning and resource allocation to ensure the scalability and efficiency of our data center environment.
  • Monitor and optimize the performance of data center infrastructure components to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and business requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed.
  • Implement and maintain security measures to protect data center assets and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and migrations with minimal impact on ongoing operations.
  • Document configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
  • Stay abreast of the latest developments in data center technologies and best practices, recommending and implementing improvements as necessary.
  • Utilize AutoCAD design experience to create detailed technical drawings and models for data center layouts and infrastructure components.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of data center architecture along with the minimum design requirements for a network, compute, and storage racks as well as layers 2/3 and virtualization platforms
  • Proven experience in a colocation, inside plant, or telecommunications facilities engineer or similar role in a large-scale data center or telecom environment.
  • Solid understanding of physical design standards and IT security best practices in data centers and colocation facilities.
  • Strong understanding of public cloud infrastructure as well as cloud-native applications, preferably with demonstrable experience in helping scale the overall global footprint of a geographically diverse production network
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, MCSE, VCP, Autodesk Certified Professional) would be a plus.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software for designing data center layouts and infrastructure components.
Benefits
  • Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
  • Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options)
  • Nationwide Vision provided through VSP
  • Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
  • Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
  • Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
  • Corporate Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Days
  • 401k Plan
  • Basic Life, Accidental Life, Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
  • Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other fringe benefits required under state and federal law

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
data center architecturecapacity planningresource allocationtroubleshootingsecurity measuresinfrastructure upgradesdocumentationAutoCADcloud infrastructurevirtualization platforms
Soft skills
troubleshooting skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationanalytical skills
Certifications
CCNAMCSEVCPAutodesk Certified Professional