Data Center Management Engineer

For more than three decades, Aeris has been a trusted cellular IoT leader enabling the biggest IoT programs and opportunities across Automotive, Utilities and Energy, Fleet Management and Logistics, Medical Devices, and Manufacturing.

Our IoT technology expertise serves a global ecosystem of 7,000 enterprise customers and 30 mobile network operator partners, and 90 million IoT devices across the world.

Aeris powers today’s connected smart world with innovative technologies and borderless connectivity that simplify management, enhance security, optimize performance, and drive growth.

We are seeking a highly organized and hands-on Data Center Management Engineer to lead and support day-to-day operations, deployments, and infrastructure planning across our global data centers.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge in IP networking, telecom equipment, structured cabling, and infrastructure planning—including power, cooling, and rack space optimization.

Responsibilities : Lead and manage cabinet planning, layout design, and rack elevation mapping for existing and new deployments.

Build and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BoM) for all data center builds and upgrades.

Oversee and perform hardware installations, decommissions, and relocations, ensuring optimal placement and cabling.

Work closely with the IP engineering team to plan and implement L1 / L2 / L3 connectivity and troubleshoot physical layer issues.

Ensure data center power and cooling capacity planning, following best practices for equipment density and thermal management.

Coordinate with logistics for packing, shipping, and receiving of hardware between global sites.

Manage structured cabling documentation and ensure adherence to cabling standards (fiber / copper).

Maintain accurate asset inventory and support lifecycle management processes.

Collaborate with facility management for onsite access, safety protocols, and infrastructure readiness.

Ensure compliance with internal security and operational procedures for equipment handling.

This role requires periodic international travel to support onsite deployment, audits, and hands-on hardware work.

Requirements : Passionate, innovative, enjoys exploration and continuous self-challenge, possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Proven experience in data center or telecom facility operations and infrastructure planning.

Solid understanding of IP networking fundamentals, common hardware (switches, routers, firewalls), and service provider environments.

Hands-on experience with structured cabling (fiber, Cat6, patch panels, etc.) and labeling standards.

Familiarity with telecom and server equipment (rackmount devices, PDUs, transceivers, etc.).

Knowledge of DC power, AC power systems, UPS, and cooling standards (hot / cold aisle).

Experience with hardware logistics and handling, including packing, shipping, and RMA processes.

Ability to work independently and coordinate with cross-functional teams globally.

Excellent documentation and planning skills using Excel, Visio, or DCIM tools.

Preferred Requirements : Experience with DCIM tools (Device42, Netbox, or similar).

Understanding of cloud on-prem integration environments (hybrid networking).

Certifications in networking or data center design (e.g., CCNA, JNCIA, DCD, DCE).

Aeris is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

As part of our hiring process, Aeris may conduct background checks to verify the information provided in your application and assess your suitability for the role.

The scope and type of checks will comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the country where the position is based.

Additional detail will be provided via the formal application process.

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