Data Center Engineer

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Experience (typically 3-5 years) managing enterprise datacenters or comparable facilities with the ability to utilize tools and techniques for anticipating, recognizing, and resolving technical (mechanical, electrical, systems, or operational) problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with various technical and nontechnical individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within given time frames.
• Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a technical environment.
• Valid drivers license and ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety requirements.
• A strong customer service orientation and enthusiasm for the application of technology across a broad range of disciplines.
• U.S. Citizenship, permanent residency, or protected person status is required for ITAR compliance.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge with change and configuration management practices.
• Working knowledge of Business Automation Systems (BAS) for both mechanical and electrical systems management and control.
• Working knowledge with physical security concepts and practices.
• Experience in evaluating vendor options.
• Basic knowledge of responding to local, state, and national IT audits.
• Basic knowledge of racking computer systems and provisioning/de-provisioning associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plant (MEP) in datacenters.
• Basic knowledge of budgeting/financial concepts.

Position and Application details: 

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

For additional questions, please contact Melanie Bell at melanie-bell@uiowa.edu. 

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents our commitment to a welcoming and respectful work environment.