Summary

The team

We are looking for a Data Centre Operations Engineer to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. Data Centre Operations is a ‘hands-on’ role that is critical to the continuing success of Kraken; you will join a highly motivated team that is responsible for managing the entire network and compute infrastructure for one of the world’s leading Cryptocurrency exchanges. We are looking for a dynamic and innovative self-starter with the ability to think “outside of the box” to solve complex problems in a sustainable way.

This role is hybrid on-site - remote.

The opportunity

1. Performs highly skilled preventative and corrective on-site maintenance to critical exchange infrastructure
2. Performs highly skilled installations on complex server and networking infrastructure
3. Provides hands-on facility support where required (e.g. installation of new equipment, decommissioning of equipment, replacement of faulty equipment, internal audits, etc.)
4. Responsible for Asset and Inventory management
5. Responsible for the on-site management of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
6. Response for bootstrapping physical infrastructure via out-of-band management networks
7. Assist with basic networking configuration for setting up out-of-band device access
8. Monitor and maintain all physical infrastructure (network, security, and compute), remote office locations, and respond to critical network problems to maximise service uptime
9. Assume on-call responsibilities and duties per the schedule
10. Travel as needed to support physical data centre and office locations
11. Wifi access points, Internet circuits, firewalls

Skills you should HODL

1. 3 + years experience of data centre operations in a highly security focused environment
2. 3 + years experience working in a large-scale data centre environment
3. Experience with power, cooling and airflow management of physical devices
4. Basic knowledge of IP addressing and an understanding of subnets and gateway configuration for out-of-band device management
5. Excellent communication skills: demonstrated ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
6. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
7. Ability to perform well under pressure, high attention to detail
8. Strong desire / interest in learning new technology
9. Highly motivated and passionate about data centre engineering and security
10. Physical labour skill, able to lift more than 25 kgs
11. This role requires the ability to travel. For this reason, a valid passport and driving licence will be mandatory

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Operations
• Problem Solving