Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Data Center Engineer to join our team in Somerset NJ. This role requires hands-on work with our physical servers network infrastructure and IT components across various colocation facilities. You'll be responsible for the physical setup maintenance and troubleshooting of server and network hardware while ensuring smooth operations and accurate documentation.
The ideal candidate is energized by working in a cutting-edge data center environment that enables IMC to continue to be at the forefront of the evolving global financial markets.
Core hours for this position are Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Travel to other data centers in the NJ area is required on occasion.
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Oversee the lifecycle of physical servers network devices and other IT infrastructure components
- Perform installation configuration and upkeep of server and network components in our data centers
- Plan and implement efficient rack layouts cabling schemes and patching schedules to optimize data center operations
- Diagnose hardware issues coordinate with vendors for repairs or replacements (RMA process) and ensure timely resolution
- Handle incoming and outgoing shipments maintain accurate hardware inventory and manage stock levels of IT components
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of physical infrastructure cabling layouts rack configurations and associated processes
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with hardware vendors colocation partners and remote hands teams to support efficient operations
- Maintain office IT infrastructure including hardware and network systems
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in data center engineering
- Strong understanding of server hardware network devices and storage systems
- Knowledge of network cabling fiber optics and optical transceivers
- Experience with fiber optic testing and cleaning is required
- Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems and networking protocols
- Proven experience in racking cabling and working with data center facilities management tools (power cooling etc.)
- Familiarity with basic scripting in Bash and Python within a Linux environment is a plus
- Strong ability to manage time effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team often with minimal supervision
- Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 60 pounds
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required
- A valid driver's license is required for travel between facilities
Please note that immigration sponsorship is not offered for this specific opening.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in data center engineering
- Strong understanding of server hardware network devices and storage systems
- Knowledge of network cabling fiber optics and optical transceivers
- Experience with fiber optic testing and cleaning
- Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems and networking protocols
- Proven experience in racking cabling and working with data center facilities management tools
- Familiarity with basic scripting in Bash and Python
- Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 60 pounds
- Valid driver's license for travel between facilities
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989 we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US Europe Asia Pacific and India our talented quant researchers engineers traders and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative high-performance culture and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.
Why Work With Us
At IMC the best ideas win regardless of hierarchy. Graduates receive mentorship and make an impact from day one while experienced hires get to shape their own path in a flexible high-performance environment. We remove barriers so everyone can grow and help drive one of the world’s leading liquidity providers.
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05/19/2026
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