Data Center Technician – DRW – Montréal, QC Full Time

DRW is a technology-driven, diversified principal trading firm. We trade our own capital at our own risk, across a broad range of asset classes, instruments and strategies, in financial markets around the world. As the markets have evolved over the past 25 years, so has DRW – maximizing opportunities to include real estate, cryptoassets and venture capital. With over 1000 employees at our Chicago headquarters and offices around the world, we work together to solve complex problems, challenge consensus and deliver meaningful results. It’s a place of high expectations, deep curiosity and thoughtful collaboration.

Currently, we are recruiting for a Data Center Specialist to join our IT division. We’re looking for a highly experienced professional who will be responsible for setting up complex systems worldwide, whose focus is on combining hardware and software products as per DRW internal project specifications. This individual also participates in the implementation, maintenance and support of all networked software and operating systems.

As a Data Center Specialist , you must have excellent problem-solving and problem-identifying skills, be detail oriented and be able to adapt to change and work well under pressure. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to travel on short notice.

Responsibilities :
Procure and deploy equipment and its required connectivity in data centers

Maintain detailed documentation of all deployed IT assets

Coordinate with technicians in our remote sites to troubleshoot network related issues

Review, propose and implement data center sites improvement

Install, upgrade, configure and maintain network equipment, servers and Operating Systems

Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and Layer 1 and 2 connectivity problems

Coordinate with Service providers for the installation and activation of new services

Manage RMAs with manufacturers

Document system problems and resolutions for future reference

Available for emergency oncall during nights, weekend and holidays

Requirements :
Minimum 2 years of work experience in data center industry

Knowledge in computer networking, troubleshooting and analytical skills in a fast paced and continuously evolving environment

Experience with installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting data center equipment

Adept at identifying and solving problems at various levels of internetworked computer systems

Technical knowledge of current network hardware, network management concepts, LAN and WAN networking, Operating Systems and Virtualization

Good physical condition to lift heavy equipment during deployment

Available to travel over 50% of the time in North America and parts of Europe

Assets :
Bachelor degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP)

Lab testing using oscilloscope, switches and servers

What DRW Montreal has to offer you :
Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for the past 8 years

Committed to continuous learning & development

Industry leading benefits package and perks

Focused on employee well-being and work-life balance

Community initiatives, volunteer program and opportunities for giving back

Find out more about all of our perks & benefits here

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