Infrastructure Engineer
Job Description
Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.
Why we need this role
This position is responsible for supporting the expansion, modification, and optimization of infrastructure.
It involves coordinating with various data center providers and third parties to secure rack space and power for equipment that forms Colt’s infrastructure.
In addition, this role includes arranging equipment for Colt’s infrastructure as well as coordinating with external vendors to execute on-site installation work.
This is a critical role that supports Colt’s core network.
What you will do
- Design and manage datacenter capacity (space, power, etc.), maintain inventory levels, produce capacity reports
- Plan, order, and implement infrastructure and network devices—including racks, power, cabling, patch panels, and network hardware—while coordinating execution with field implementation teams
- Trigger COLO capacity requests for space/power, track approvals and vendor delivery timelines to support operational and project requirements
- Support datacenter/COLO consolidation, footprint and power optimization efforts, network expansions and site exit activities
- Arrange equipment for Colt’s infrastructure as well as coordinating with external vendors to execute on-site installation work.
- Prepare financial forecasts, cost estimates and business cases for new infrastructure, capacity expansions
What we're looking for
Must haves:
- Business level in Japanese
- Intermediate level of English
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to estimate power capacity
- Experience in cable management and installation
- Experience in telecommunications, data center industry, or SIer
Might haves:
- Knowledge of telecommunications equipment
- Experience or knowledge of cable management and installation
- Experience or knowledge of rack installation
- Experience in telecommunications, data center industry, or Sier
What we offer you:
Looking to make a mark?
At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.
Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.
Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.
We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.
Diversity and inclusion
- Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.
Most recently we have:
- Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan
- Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders
- Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.
Benefits
Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
- Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
- Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
- Global Family Leave Policy.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.
A global network
- When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.