IT Construction Engineer

About Vantage

Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

The IT Construction Engineer / Senior Engineer bridges IT and construction at Vantage, leading the end-to-end design, implementation, and governance of resilient IT infrastructure and fault-tolerant networks for critical construction projects.

Essential Job Functions

• Subject Matter Expert representing the IT department for all construction projects.
• Strong background designing and implementing fault-tolerant IT networks.
• Strong background designing and building Hypervisors, Windows, and Linux servers.
• Maintain deadlines and communication to Construction Project Managers and General Contractors.
• Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment.
• Manage multiple one-time and/or ongoing projects.
• Use discretion and judgment in organizing workflow and adapting as priorities are modified due to a changing environment.
• Frequent contact with employees at all levels of the organization; frequent external contact with vendors.

Duties

• To provide professional guidance and specialist advice to the business on both systems and project matters ensuring projects are initiated correctly and appropriate levels of governance are applied.
• Collaborate with internal partners to design technology solutions to fit the need of project.
• Development of business cases, whole life costing analysis and ensuring briefs and feasibility proposals are developed in accordance with business aims.
• Supporting projects so they remain within budget and time parameters, identifying and planning effective use of internal and external resources.
• Manage any incidents / software defects, escalations and change program.
• Support the Senior Manager, Technology Service Group in delivering services that are essential to the success of the business

Job Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge covering Windows Server and Desktop, Active Directory, VMWare vSphere/ESX, Office 365, Firewalls, Security, Storage, Backup Technologies, and Networking.
• Relevant technical certifications such as CCNA or NSE (Fortinet) certification, preferred.
• Experience working within mission-critical facilities and/or critical infrastructure, preferred.
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams across large-scale developments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with experience working across regional and cross-cultural teams.
• Knowledge of design coordination, change management, and delivery processes.
• Understanding of data center Design is considered an advantage
• Ability to communicate well in both oral, written reports and presentation skills.




We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.