Data Center Engineer 1

Avispa Technology

$145K — $156K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of data center-related experience required.
  • 2+ years in an enterprise-scale data center environment preferred.
  • BA/BS in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred IT certifications: A+, Server+, RHCSA, or CCNA.
  • Experience in provisioning data center infrastructure and deploying server/network equipment.
  • Strong understanding of x86 server hardware architecture for configuration and triage.
  • Familiarity with various cabling standards, including CAT6.

Responsibilities

  • Perform data center infrastructure provisioning and deployment of servers and network equipment.
  • Conduct initial system configurations and troubleshoot hardware issues, documenting findings.
  • Assist in decommissioning aging hardware and managing RMA processes with vendors.
  • Implement and document data center best practices for cabling and power management.
  • Collaborate with operations engineers, manage multitasking under tight deadlines, and participate in on-call rotation.

Benefits

  • Group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Retirement savings program provided.
  • Potential for assignment extension after the initial 6-month term.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Data Center Engineer 1
  • Hourly pay: $70-$75/hr
  • Worksite: Leading music streaming company (Santa Clara, CA 95054 - Onsite)
  • W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
  • 40 hours/week, 6 Month Assignment (With possibility of extension)

A leading music streaming company seeks a Data Center Engineer 1 to support large-scale data center infrastructure provisioning, equipment deployment, troubleshooting, operations, and site reliability for consumer online services.

Data Center Engineer 1 Responsibilities:
  • Perform data center infrastructure provisioning and server/network equipment deployments, including racking, cabling, and provisioning large inventories of servers, switches, PDUs, and consoles; support new build-outs and daily data center operations.
  • Perform initial system configurations according to standard operating procedures, including BIOS configuration, PXE OS installations, and DNS updates; troubleshoot and remediate hardware issues, document findings, and provide detailed root cause analysis reports.
  • Assist with decommissioning and retirement of aging hardware, provision replacement equipment, process RMA tickets with vendors, and maintain an up-to-date inventory of hardware across data center locations.
  • Implement data center best practices, including appropriate cabling and power balancing; document and track assigned data center issues and tasks through the internal ticketing system.
  • Work collaboratively with data center operations engineers, prioritize and multitask under shifting deadlines, participate in a 24x7x365 on-call rotation, and safely lift and carry equipment weighing up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.

Data Center Engineer 1 Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of data center-related experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in an enterprise-scale data center environment.
  • BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • IT certifications such as A+, Server+, RHCSA, or CCNA are preferred.
  • Experience provisioning data center infrastructure and deploying server/network equipment.
  • Understanding of x86 server hardware architecture and subsystems for configuration, triage, and certification in large-scale server environments.
  • Experience with BIOS/BMC configuration on x86 server hardware.
  • Familiarity with MMF, SMF, LC/MTP, and CAT6 cabling standards and differences.
  • Knowledge of Linux and the network stack.
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Bitbucket and Git.
  • Knowledge of data center best practices, including cabling and power balancing.
  • Basic proficiency in Bash and a basic understanding of subnetting, DHCP relays, load balancing, and ARP.
  • Working knowledge of package management tools such as APT and RPM.
  • Ability to safely and reliably lift and carry equipment weighing up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.

Shift:
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% as required to data center locations in Chicago, Illinois, Santa Clara, California, and other locations around the country.

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