Data Center Technician
About The Position
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician with experience in data center operations to join our Trading Infrastructure (SysTrade) team. If you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, working with cutting-edge technology, and thrive in a fast-paced, global environment, we’d love to hear from you. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in building and maintaining the high-performance infrastructure that powers HRT’s global trading operations. You’ll be responsible for everything from racking and cabling to planning large-scale deployments—ensuring our colocations remain robust, efficient, and low-latency.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in high-availability or financial colocation environments
- Strong understanding of data center power systems, redundancy, and infrastructure design
- Deep knowledge of copper and fiber cabling, including best practices for structured cabling
- Familiarity with rack-level cooling and airflow management
- Proven experience building PC/server hardware
- Comfortable using Linux (especially bash) and troubleshooting serial console access
- Proficient with hand tools
- Able to lift up to 30 lbs of equipment
- Clear communicator who enjoys cross-team collaboration
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities under minimal supervision
- Proactive problem solver with a passion for learning and evolving alongside new technologies
- Willing to travel regularly and thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment
Nice To Haves
- Bonus points for overclocking expertise
- Bonus: Python or shell scripting experience
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and document data center installations, upgrades, and maintenance projects
- Travel to regional and remote data centers to lead infrastructure projects and ongoing operational work
- Oversee and coordinate remote hands tasks
- Install and document racks, structured cabling, servers, switches, PDUs, and other hardware per HRT’s regional and global standards
- Manage equipment inventory, forecast hardware needs, and coordinate logistics
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners to ensure infrastructure uptime and performance
Benefits
- Discretionary performance-based bonuses
- Competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
