Hardware Systems Engineer
Your Opportunity
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).
This Schwab I&O (Infrastructure and Operations) position will support on-site Data Centers and remote technology teams, including IT Operations. Position responsibility will include assisting with technology hardware production support, planning and implementing technology space requirements; interfacing with third-party vendors (break/fix and deployment); act as the I&O point-of-contact for Facilities and Security in Critical Technology Areas; defining and monitoring hardware environmental requirements; define, maintain and manage connectivity installations within Critical Technology Areas; responsible for technology hardware asset inventory in Critical Technology Areas; vendor coordination for technology hardware recycling and disposal. The role will be primarily focused on Orlando technology environments with potential for occasional remote responsibilities. Some travel may be required.
Position Responsibilities:
- Participate in project-related programming interviews across all technology platforms and facilities management groups to identify, interpret and translate IT hardware requirements from conceptual stage through deployment stage
- Translate business and technology requirements into IT space design documents
- Manage local ITAD-related functions to ensure that client data is protected and associated audit documentation is captured
- Interface with General Contractor, MEP Engineering and Architectural firms as needed to represent organization’s design requirements for IT space
What you have
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT related field, and/or equivalent technical experience
- Proficiency with DCIM software - preferably Nlyte
- Practical experience with data center and call center IT space design and deployment of technology components
- Excellent client interfacing skills, strong verbal and written communication
- Willingness to work a varied schedule considering travel and project requirements
- Computer skills and the use of various business applications such as Nlyte, AutoCAD, Remedy, MS Project, and MS Office
- Strong analytical skills in dealing with troubleshooting layer 1 connectivity
- Familiarity working in DCIM tool (Nlyte): Space design and technology hardware asset inventory within CTAs. This includes power documentation and visibility into accurate vendor hardware maintenance enrollment
- Experience in managing an ITAD process: Decommissioning, scanning/documenting and secure vendor transport coordination for recycling or resale of end-of-life IT assets and data sanitization of data bearing devices
- Technology hardware installation: “Rack & Stack” hardware in CTAs including distributed servers, storage, switch/router, etc.
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
What you are good at
What you have
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT related field, and/or equivalent technical experience
- Proficiency with DCIM software - preferably Nlyte
- Practical experience with data center and call center IT space design and deployment of technology components
- Excellent client interfacing skills, strong verbal and written communication
- Willingness to work a varied schedule considering travel and project requirements
- Computer skills and the use of various business applications such as Nlyte, AutoCAD, Remedy, MS Project, and MS Office
- Strong analytical skills in dealing with troubleshooting layer 1 connectivity
- Familiarity working in DCIM tool (Nlyte): Space design and technology hardware asset inventory within CTAs. This includes power documentation and visibility into accurate vendor hardware maintenance enrollment
- Experience in managing an ITAD process: Decommissioning, scanning/documenting and secure vendor transport coordination for recycling or resale of end-of-life IT assets and data sanitization of data bearing devices
- Technology hardware installation: “Rack & Stack” hardware in CTAs including distributed servers, storage, switch/router, etc.
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
Why Schwab?
At Schwab, “Own Your Tomorrow” embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees unleash their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in disrupting a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth. We’re a modern financial services firm that stands apart from the industry, where you can go as far as your ambition takes you.
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