Data Center Reliability Engineer III

Astreya

Data center engineer designing POP infrastructure, rack layouts, power systems, and deployment documentation. Supporting Astreya’s global IT managed services through network infrastructure projects and vendor coordination.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,960 - $115,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing data center infrastructure, including creating detailed installation MOPs and SOWs for POP builds. Proficient in collaborating with engineering teams and vendors to ensure optimal network performance and adherence to best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center DesignInstallation MOP CreationNetwork Infrastructure ManagementFiber-Optic Technology KnowledgeProject Timeline Management

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Hard Skills

Data Center PracticesCable RoutingPower Usage CalculationsCooling CalculationsAs-Built DrawingsSOW DevelopmentOptical Transport TechnologiesRack ElevationsWiring DiagramsPort Maps

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

DC-CADOptic TypesPatch Panels

Industry Keywords

POP SitesCarrier HotelsColocation FacilitiesField-Based Work

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design datacenter collocations and infrastructure hardware
Create drawings for datacenter POPs and develop Scopes of Work for new POP builds
Create detailed installation MOPs for optical transport and switching equipment, overheads, and AC/DC power
Deploy, configure, and support large-scale production and corporate network and server infrastructure in data centers and POP sites
Calculate and document equipment power requirements and coordinate with Engineering, Facilities Operations, and collocation vendors
Manage project timelines for network turn-up
Manage networking equipment assets in datacenter and POP sites
Contribute to documentation, automation, and evolving processes
Create rack elevations, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and detailed port maps
Create vendor statements of work for POP sites
Create cage and rack designs and assess POP infrastructure needs
Document and follow RMA processes for relevant vendors
Assist with data center and POP best practices
Collaborate with Network Engineering, Logistics, and equipment vendors during equipment and technology integration
Provide technical support for Network Engineers and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from a four-year college or university and 5 to 8 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Network with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
Demonstrated good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Understanding of data center practices, including cable routing, power usage, and cooling calculations
Familiarity with creating As-Built drawings for datacenter POPs and creating the 3rd module on DC-CAD
Knowledge of building and creating SOWs for new POP builds
Understanding of field-based work in POPs, carrier hotels, or Central Office environments
Understanding of fiber-optic technology, including cable types, connector types, optic types, patch panels, and optical transport technologies
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with carriers and vendors
Understanding of working with service providers and colocation facilities
Ability to work within a global team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with limited supervision
Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to perform office-related tasks, including prolonged sitting or standing
Ability to move within an office environment
Ability to use a computer and communicate effectively
Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options)
Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
Dental provided through UHC Nationwide
Vision provided by UHC
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 provided by Goomi Group
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Days
401k Plan
Basic and 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 ancillary benefits required under state and federal law