Infrastructure Design Engineer

Job Title: Data Center Infrastructure Design Engineer (Remote, Seattle Time Zone)

Location: Remote Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a skilled DC Infrastructure Design Engineer to join our team remotely in Seattle, WA area or a similar time zone. As a DC Infrastructure Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our data center infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security. You will work closely with our engineering teams to support our growing infrastructure needs, and you will display your work via your command of your AutoCAD design experience.

Responsibilities:

• Design and create layouts of data center infrastructure including facilities structure, cabinets, overhead ladders and raceways, structured cabling, aisles (hot & cold), cabinets, mechanical, electrical, servers, storage, and networking equipment.
• Perform capacity planning and resource allocation to ensure the scalability and efficiency of our data center environment.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of data center infrastructure components to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and business requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect data center assets and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and migrations with minimal impact on ongoing operations.
• Document configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in data center technologies and best practices, recommending and implementing improvements as necessary.
• Utilize AutoCAD design experience to create detailed technical drawings and models for data center layouts and infrastructure components.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of data center architecture along with the minimum design requirements for network, compute and storage racks as well as layer 2/3 and virtualization platforms
• Proven experience as a colocation, inside plant, or telecommunications facilities engineer or similar role in a large-scale data center or telecom environment.
• Solid understanding of physical design standards and IT security best practices in data centers and colocation facilities.
• Strong understanding of public cloud infrastructure as well as cloud-native applications, preferably with demonstrable experience in helping scale the overall global footprint of a geographically diverse production network  
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, MCSE, VCP, Autodesk Certified Professional) would be a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software for designing data center layouts and infrastructure components.

Salary Range

$85,120.00 - $134,400.00 USD (Salary)

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

• Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options)

• Nationwide Vision provided through VSP

• 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

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Days

• 401k Plan

• Basic Life, Accidental Life, 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 fringe benefits required under state and federal law