Engineering Professional

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Position Overview:

In this role, you will ensure the quality, efficiency, and timely delivery of Data Center Engineering services. Plan and coordinate major installations, system implementations, and upgrades. Troubleshoot IT hardware failures and network issues while maintaining hardware and supply inventories. Apply established principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to resolve a range of problems under normal supervision.

Our Impact:

• Keep the lights on. Support Core projects, tech refresh project, network upgrades.
• Support other activities in Colo Data Center and computer rooms, communication closets.
• Support DCIM Sunbird and maintain hardware inventory

Your Impact:

• Support the development and implementation of standards, policies, and guidelines for data center design, layout, and environmental management. Research policy and procedure issues, draft updates for approval as needed, and review standards as technology evolves to ensure they remain accurate.
• Manage and support projects involving the construction and retirement of IT spaces, including computer rooms and wiring closets, as well as equipment installation and removal. Configure spaces within building constraints, applying electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge to ensure equipment has adequate cooling, remains accessible, and is properly cabled.
• Support monthly and annual asset management reporting, including tracking receivables and verifying asset receipts for invoice payment. Manage asset disposal and confirm e-waste certification for end-of-life equipment. 
• Develop and maintain databases, connectivity and configuration diagrams, and spreadsheets for IT assets and spaces. Manage inventory, use floor-plan software to track and investigate issues, and provide first-line data center support.
• Collaborate with others to maintain stable data center, computer room, and communications closet environments.
• Diagnose problems and assist customers in resolving issues.
• Maintain the safety and security of data centers and computer rooms.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures for data centers, computer rooms, and related areas.
• Install, rack, and stack hardware, including switches, servers, and appliances.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling.
• Maintain equipment inventory and warranty records for all tools and equipment.
• Manage centralized receiving and asset management.
• Escort vendors within controlled areas.

Qualifications:

• Two to four years of data center experience.
• Knowledge of SAN storage, network operations, telecommunications, and related operational support functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or a related field.
• Strong proficiency with Sunbird dcTrack and ServiceNow.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word, and Visio.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications technologies, systems, and circuits.
• Demonstrated ability to fabricate and install data center-compliant cabling, including Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Working knowledge of HVAC, power, security, building systems operations, and safety practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to test servers, components, and other hardware as needed.
• Detail-oriented with strong multitasking skills.
• This is a first-shift, Monday–Friday position which may require after-hours and weekend support.

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with theLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinancefor Employers and theCalifornia Fair Chance Act.

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Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on ourCareers site.