Infrastructure Engineer
Infrastructure Engineer responsible for hands-on installation, provisioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-performance on-premise server hardware, Linux systems, and high-speed networking (100G/400G) in a data center environment. Requires 3+ years experience with Linux admin, x86 hardware, and network configuration.
About the job
Key Responsibilities
- Physically install, rack, cable, and maintain blade servers and hardware components (CPUs, DIMMs, NICs, storage devices, etc.)
- Connect servers to high-speed networks (100G/400G), verify optics/DACs, and check link status
- Configure BIOS, firmware, and out-of-band management (IPMI/iDRAC/iLO)
- Install and provision Linux OS; configure hostnames, IPs, routing, and NFS mount points
- Debug network issues at physical and OS level (VLAN, link issues, routing, etc.)
- Use Linux tools (e.g., ip, dmesg, netstat, ping) to isolate and fix issues
- Follow provisioning playbooks and maintain accurate records of assets and changes
- Use scripting (Bash, Python) to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency
- Collaborate with internal teams (network, systems, storage) and coordinate vendor RMAs
- Document procedures and contribute to team knowledge base
- Troubleshoot and replace failed server components with minimal downtime
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of experience in data center, lab, or infrastructure engineering roles
- Proficient in Linux system administration and network configuration
- Strong hands-on knowledge of x86 server hardware and enterprise networking
- Familiar with BIOS configuration, firmware updates, and remote management tools
- Skilled in physical setup and troubleshooting of high-speed NICs and optical links
- Experience with VLANs, static routing, and diagnosing layer 1–3 issues
- Ability to write scripts for automation and diagnostics (Bash, Python preferred)
- Comfortable working on-site daily and lifting/moving server hardware
Preferred Skills
- Experience with PXE, NFS, RAID controllers, and monitoring tools
- Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible)
- Prior experience in a lab or R&D hardware/software environment
Skills
Linux, Data Center Operations, Server Hardware, Networking, Bash, Python, Ipmi, Idrac, Ilo, Vlan, Ansible, Pxe, Nfs, Raid
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