Senior Datacenter Network Infrastructure Engineer
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Job overview
Internet Archive is hiring a Senior Datacenter Network Infrastructure Engineer. The Senior Datacenter Network Infrastructure Engineer will design, implement, and optimize datacenter and network operations for the Internet Archive, modernizing infrastructure, improving reliability, and automating processes across global locations.
Key focus areas include Investigate and implement modernization and rationalization plans for network infrastructure, Evaluate integration of SDN and Kubernetes technologies into networking operations, and Design and implement global traffic routing to various locations.
Important skills include Network Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Root Cause Analysis, Automation, Power Management, and Airflow.
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Full job description
Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Datacenter Network Infrastructure Engineer to help develop the strategic design, implementation and optimization of datacenter and network operations at the Internet Archive. This role will require someone who can architect, deploy and debug solutions to help modernize our datacenter and network operations.
About the Internet Archive A non-profit library, headquartered in San Francisco, with an ambitious mission: to provide universal access to all knowledge -- the books, web pages, audio, television and software of our shared human culture. Our engineers, archivists, librarians, and team members have built one of the top 300 websites in the world, https://archive.org/ . The Internet Archive digitizes thousands of books a day and collects a hundred million web pages a week. In its 25+ years, it has built one of the largest digital libraries in the world by working with hundreds of national and international libraries, archives, museums, universities, and non-profits.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Networking Improvements Investigate and implement modernization and rationalization plans for our network infrastructure
Evaluate how to integrate modern SDN and Kubernetes technologies into our networking operations
Help design and implement global traffic routing to our various locations around the globe
Perform root cause analysis on network disruptions and bottlenecks and strategize on config, hardware and software changes to improve our reliability and efficiency
Datacenter Process Improvement and Automation Improve the reliability and efficiency of our datacenters through planning and implementing modern best practices
Help determine what the priority and return on investment would be for various improvements
Bring more automation and visibility to our datacenters, such as airflow control, power monitoring
Participate in and improve the process of how we do everything from rack swaps, RMAs, hold inventory on hand, cable management
Be comfortable and interested in working in a unique environment - one of our main datacenters is a converted church!
Qualifications & Skills Previous datacenter experience - anywhere from directly running a small DC up to someone architecting large DCs for prominent tech firms
Familiarity with datacenter operations such as power infrastructure, structured cabling, DC best practices
High level of networking knowledge and enthusiasm - particularly around:
WAN-scale physical infrastructure (fiber networking, DWDM, cross-connect practices)
peering (BGP, multipath routing, router-level traffic analysis)
Comfortable with *nix environments
In the Bay Area and are willing and able to travel to our facilities to carry out work
Exceptional communication and documentation skills
Bonus - experience in industrial automation and design, such as:
Logging infrastructural data such as power quality and usage, airflow, environmental state
Automate airflow patterns through using VFDs, modbus over TCP, etc
Occasionally stoop, kneel and crouch
Occasionally lift, carry and move objects up to 75 pounds
Occasionally ascend/descend or traverse stairs
Noise level may be loud at times; noise mitigation protective equipment is provided at all locations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Benefits & Perks The Internet Archive works with Open Staffing Foundation to recruit, hire and retain staff. Open Staffing Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k).
At the Open Staffing Foundation, we believe our best work happens when diverse perspectives come together. We strongly encourage applications from individuals in groups underrepresented in the tech and library industries. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We also aspire to make the online job application process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the application process, and would like to request assistance or accommodation, please contact us: [email protected]
Lastly, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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