It Facilities & Data Center Engineer

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York, US
Base: $87,377.00 - $101,546.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Fully remote
Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years experience
Hvac and data center cooling systems knowledge
Power distribution systems including ups and generators
This position plays a critical role in the operation, maintenance, and reliability of Cornell University's managed data centers and telecommunications rooms

Job Summary

  • This position plays a critical role in the operation, maintenance, and reliability of Cornell University's managed data centers and telecommunications rooms.
  • The successful candidate will support mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems underpinning High-Performance Computing and GPU-intensive workloads while ensuring compliance with security requirements.
  • Cornell offers comprehensive benefits including health care, generous retirement contributions, tuition-free educational programs, and three weeks of vacation plus 13 holidays.

Matching Summary

This position plays a critical role in the operation, maintenance, and reliability of Cornell University's managed data centers and telecommunications rooms.

Salary

Base: $87,377.00 - $101,546.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, retirement contributions, wellness programs, employee discounts, and extensive education benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years experience
  • HVAC and data center cooling systems knowledge
  • Power distribution systems including UPS and generators
  • Environmental monitoring platform expertise
  • Rack/stack design and physical layout skills
  • Vendor management for electrical and cabling projects
  • Physical security systems and badge access experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education or R1 research environment
  • Support for High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads
  • Ticketing system proficiency like TeamDynamix
  • Inventory management system familiarity such as PCR360
  • Project management coordination across technical teams
  • Customer-focused mindset and inclusive working relationships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2-4 years relevant data center experience
  • No visa sponsorship available
  • Must be able to work onsite in Ithaca, NY
  • Ability to work at heights of 4-10 feet
  • Ability to work in noise levels > 80 dB TWA

Work Rights

Not specified

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