Senior Data Center Technician (Engineer, Data Center Operations)

Senior Data Center Technician (Engineer, Data Center Operations)

Based in Las Vegas, Nevada or California

On-site, Plus Travel to Multiple Data Centers

At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus.  Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!

About this team:

The Senior Data Center Technician will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of data center infrastructure, including servers, networking equipment, and storage systems.

In this role you will: 

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of data center hardware, including servers, storage devices, networking equipment and cabling

• Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues, coordinating with vendors for repairs or replacements as needed

• Deploy, install, configure, and maintain server and network hardware

• Monitor server performance and take proactive measures to prevent downtime

• Implement and enforce security protocols to safeguard data center assets and prevent unauthorized access

• Maintain and document detailed records of equipment inventory, maintenance activities, and system configurations

• Follow disaster recovery plans to minimize data center downtime

• Respond to critical issues as required to minimize any business-impacting outages in and out of normal business hours

We’re looking for someone with: 

• 5+ Years of experience in Data Center Operations and Engineering

• Technical certifications or a related degree preferred

• Prior experience with large-scale (20+ cabinet) deployments and/or data center builds

• Familiarity with logistics and transport procedures is a plus.

• Proficiency in data center hardware, networking and server technologies

• Strong understanding of cabling standards, patch panel design, and network physical topologies/connectivity

• Strong familiarity with Linux operating systems and server virtualization technologies

• Competence in data center management tools and software

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Ability to interact with various Engineering teams

• Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 operational environment

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Ability to climb and work on a ladder or lift

• Ability to travel within the US and Internationally when needed

Perks and Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One

• Generous Time Off  

• Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days

• Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave 

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Cell Phone Subsidy

• Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement

Company Culture: 

• Community Service and Volunteer Events

• Company-Matched Charitable Contributions

• Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support

• Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework

• Culture and Inclusion Programs

• Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program

About Us

The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile-high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices acros