Data Center Operations Engineer

Wolverine•Secaucus, NJ

12d•$85,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

We're a financial trading firm with critical infrastructure across the New Jersey metro area, and we're hiring a Data Center Operations Engineer to join our infrastructure team. You'll handle hands-on work across our NJ datacenter footprint, supporting the low-latency environment that powers our trading operations. You'll work alongside experienced engineers from our systems, network, and hardware teams, with significant opportunities to deepen your expertise in data center operations, structured cabling, and trading infrastructure. The role offers exposure to enterprise-grade hardware, complex multi-site environments, and the operational rigor required to support a production trading platform.

Requirements

2-4 years of hands-on experience in a data center, colocation, or telecommunications environment. Financial services or other low-latency environments are a plus
Working knowledge of structured cabling standards and best practices for both copper and fiber
Familiarity with server and network hardware from vendors like HP, Dell, Cisco, or Arista
Solid grasp of basic networking concepts, including Layer 1/2 troubleshooting, patch planning, and cable testing
Strong attention to detail with documentation, labeling, and inventory tracking
Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal engineers and external vendors
Self-directed and reliable, with the judgment and discipline to work independently across multiple sites
Available to work primarily after US market close (4:30 PM ET), including occasional weekend maintenance windows
Able to reliably reach our primary NJ datacenter within 30 minutes for emergency response, first-response incidents, and required maintenance activities
Reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver's license. The role involves regular travel between our NJ sites, with approximately 75% of work time spent on-site across these locations
Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical datacenter work, including racking, cabling, and climbing ladders for overhead cable runs

Nice To Haves

Financial services or other low-latency environments are a plus

Responsibilities

Travel between our NJ datacenter sites to install, configure, troubleshoot, and decommission servers, network equipment, and related hardware
Rack, stack, cable, label, and document equipment to established standards
Maintain accurate rack elevation diagrams, asset inventory, and cabling records
Monitor environmental conditions and power utilization across all sites, and flag risks or propose corrective actions
Coordinate logistics for shipping and receiving of servers, network gear, and telecom equipment
Supervise on-site visits from external vendors, colocation smart-hands providers, and contractors
Maintain inventory of cabling, optics, transceivers, spare servers, and network equipment
Partner with our systems, network, and hardware engineering teams on deployments, capacity planning, and ongoing operational work
Uphold datacenter cleanliness, safety, and security standards
Perform most of the installation, maintenance, and project work outside of trading hours. Most operational activity happens after the US market close (4:30 PM ET), with occasional weekend maintenance windows as needed
Respond on-site to emergencies and first-response incidents during and outside trading hours

Benefits

Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
Profit sharing plan
Long- and short-term disability
Breakfast and lunch covered by the firm
Company outings and events
In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment