Staff Data Center Operations Engineer

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

This position requires passing a ServiceNow background screening, USFedPASS (US Federal Personnel Authorization Screening Standards). This includes a credit check, criminal/misdemeanor check and taking a drug test. Any employment is contingent upon passing the screening. Due to Federal requirements, only US citizens, US naturalized citizens or US Permanent Residents, holding a green card, will be considered. 

This role will require to be in the Data Center Facility 5 Days a week. This is not a remote role.

What you get to do in this role:

• As a Data Center Operations Engineer, you will be a member of the Service Engineering team that is responsible for global infrastructure design, standards, operations, and architecture. You will:
• Use your experience in data center operations to implement, communicate, execute, and assist with procedures including day to day operations, asset management, deployments, and hardware break- fix.
• Take part in documentation and evangelize a catalog of standards and best practices for data center operations.
• Function as the primary point of contact and be accountable for all vendors who operate inside of our data centers.

To be successful in this role you have:

• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
• 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience in data centers operations with a record of increasing role responsibility.
• Installation of pre-integrated racks, individual servers and network appliances including stacking, wiring, cable managing and equipment labeling.
• Perform basic hands-on hardware break-fix with servers and network appliances.
• General knowledge of data center facilities and infrastructure including power, HVAC, structured cabling, rack management and security.
• Working knowledge of networking/server architecture and hardware.
• Experience managing vendors in a data center environment.
• Process oriented and experienced in process development.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to multi-task several unrelated issues.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• General documentation skills with particular emphasis on technical processes and standards.
• Knowledge and experience in ITIL process methodologies a plus.
• Proven ability to function independently in ambiguous situations with a record of success.
• Excellent communication, customer focus, problem solving, conflict management, time management and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be local and able to work in data center.
• Successful with changes related to new prototype racks, hardware, and components.

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For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $143,600 - $251,300, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Work Personas

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Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

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