Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

Job title: Data Center Infrastructure Engineer in Burbank, CA at GPL Technologies

Company: GPL Technologies

Job description: Data Center Infrastructure EngineerAt GPL Technologies, our mission is to provide powerful, reliable, and innovative technology services and leadership to creative companies by combining specialized industry expertise with excellence in engineering. We are a rapidly growing technology services firm that cater to some of Hollywood’s most notable movie studios, gaming companies, visual effects houses, and advertising firms. Our vision is to expand GPL’s presence globally, building an elite team of technology specialists focused on empowering creatives to achieve their vision without worrying about managing technology.Job summaryThe Data Center Infrastructure Engineer at GPL Technologies will support our clients with IMAC activities across multi-site data centers. This is a full-time position, performing critical IT infrastructure tasks and remote hands services within the data center environment. The engineer will be responsible for maintaining IT infrastructure and executing remote hands services, ensuring efficient inventory management, and updating critical service management systems.Responsibilities

• Infrastructure IMAC Activities – Racking, cabling, relocating, and decommissioning IT equipment.


• Remote Hands Support – Power cycling, hardware replacements (hard drives, memory, network cards), cable tracing, and in-cabinet power connections.


• Cabling & Network Infrastructure – Installing, maintaining, and de-installing copper and fiber cables, re-terminating connections as necessary.


• Data Center Administration – Updating configuration management database and data center infrastructure management tools.


• Inventory Management – Managing materials inventory, handling e-waste, and facilitating media destruction.


• Reporting & Documentation – Maintaining activity logs, ensuring compliance with operational standards, and generating periodic service performance reports.

Requirements

• Experience working in data center environments with hands-on IMAC and remote hands support.


• Strong knowledge of copper and fiber optic cabling installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.


• Familiarity with service management tools (ex. ServiceNow) and configuration management databases.


• Proficiency in handling IT hardware, including installing and replacing components.


• Ability to coordinate and execute equipment moves and decommissioning tasks.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory and maintain documentation.


• Availability for on-call after-hours support when required.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Certifications:

• Commscope SYSTIMAX Certified Installer


• Corning Network of Preferred Installers


• Panduit Extended Warranty Certified Installer


• A+ Certification


• Previous experience supporting multi-site data centers.


• Knowledge of structured cabling standards (TIA-942 compliance).

Job type

• Full-time

Compensation and BenefitsWe provide a competitive compensation package, including 401(k) and health benefits for full-time employees. Our belief in work-life balance aligns well with our very liberal vacation and personal time policy. Above all, you'll be a part of a great team of people serving a vibrant and exciting community of creative media companies around the globe.About UsPixar’s founders famously commented on the nature of animation, inspiration, and storytelling in a simple expression: "Art challenges technology, but technology inspires the art." If you are ready to help some of the world's most creative people translate that inspiration into the next big blockbuster, then it’s time to join GPL Technologies.GPL Technologies is helping studios, VFX companies, post-production facilities, creators, artists and producers become more effective – faster, less expensive, more collaborative, with fewer headaches, and with more productivity anywhere in the world. Most of the “who's who” in media and entertainment (Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony, and Amazon Studios to name a few) are already working with GPL Technologies to create content with record speed, quality and efficiency.For time and cost sensitive projects (which is everything in media these days), the value proposition is unparalleled – delivering optimized IT solutions for content creators and media services providers. Seasoned executives at some of the leading companies including Pixomondo, Technicolor, Electronic Arts, Skydance, and Apple are leaping at the chance to join this new wave in "creative enablement" and the opportunity to shape a truly electric environment for serving customers.We are looking for strong candidates who are self-driven, entrepreneurial, and willing to admit when their first idea won’t work – and then try a new one. No blind followers, we want thinkers who can solve problems creatively by cooperating with teammates and clients to create great outcomes. They understand that supporting clients is a challenging and rewarding experience.Powered by JazzHR

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Location: Burbank, CA

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