Sr. Principal Data Center Engineer

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United States
$96,800 - $251,600
Cloud
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Sr. Principal Data Center Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Datacenter Engineer to design, implement, and manage our mission-critical data center infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in server hardware, networking, virtualization, cloud integrations, and security to ensure high availability, scalability, and optimal performance.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting and implementing highly available data center solutions, managing complex infrastructure across multiple locations, and optimizing resource utilization. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization solutions, and automation tools.

Key focus areas include:

  • Infrastructure design and management across multiple data center locations
  • Network architecture and security implementation
  • Performance optimization and capacity planning
  • Automation and DevOps practices
  • Security and compliance management

This is a technical leadership position where you'll mentor junior engineers while driving innovation in data center operations. The role offers competitive compensation ($96,800 - $251,600) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k), and flexible vacation.

As part of Oracle, you'll join a world leader in cloud solutions with 40+ years of industry experience, working on mission-critical infrastructure that powers enterprise solutions worldwide. We offer a collaborative environment where you can grow your career while working with cutting-edge technology.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Principal Data Center Engineer

  • Design and implement highly available data center solutions
  • Manage server, storage, and network infrastructure across multiple locations
  • Optimize power, cooling, and space utilization
  • Lead capacity planning efforts
  • Design and maintain LAN, WAN, SDN, and cloud connectivity
  • Manage virtualized environments and cloud integration
  • Develop automation scripts for efficiency
  • Monitor and improve network and system performance
  • Enforce security protocols and compliance
  • Mentor junior datacenter engineers

Requirements For Sr. Principal Data Center Engineer

Python
Linux
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in data center engineering
  • Expertise in server hardware (Dell, HP, Cisco UCS) and enterprise storage solutions
  • Strong knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, MPLS, SD-WAN)
  • Experience with firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs
  • Deep experience with virtualization and hybrid cloud
  • Proficiency in automation/scripting
  • Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning

Benefits For Sr. Principal Data Center Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short term and long term disability
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Savings with company match
  • Flexible Vacation
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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