Data Center Operations Engineer - San Jose Location: San Jose, CA (On-site)
Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (On-call rotation required)
Salary: $38.16-$43.56
Introduction The Leaseweb USA team is growing, and we're looking for a
Data Center Operations Engineer to join our San Jose data center. This role is ideal for a hands-on, technology-driven professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
At Leaseweb, everyone plays a role in delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. Our Data Center Operations Engineers are directly involved in the daily management, deployment, and support of hardware and hosting services that keep the internet running.
What You'll Do As a Data Center Operations Engineer, you'll support day-to-day operations within our San Jose data center and assist other domestic locations as needed.
Key responsibilities include:
- Install, configure, relocate, and decommission server equipment within the data center
- Support customers with installations and hardware assistance in colocation environments
- Perform hardware upgrades and downgrades (memory, disks, components, etc.)
- Replace defective hardware and manage related administrative tasks (RMA handling)
- Test servers and equipment in accordance with established standards
- Support provisioning activities for internal and external customers
- Participate in on-call (Engineer on Duty) rotations as required
What You Bring - At least 1 year of hands-on experience working in a data center environment
- Working knowledge of Linux and common operating systems
- Strong hardware knowledge (servers, switches, KVMs, drives, memory, etc.)
- Basic network knowledge (DNS, IP addressing, subnetting, gateways)
- Certificate or degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline preferred
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (less than 10%)
- Willingness to obtain a passport within 6 months of hire, if required
Who You Are - Hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly dependable
- A strong team player with a proactive work ethic
- Professional communicator with excellent time management skills
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, operational environment
Certification Requirement All members of the Data Center Operations team are required to obtain the
Leaseweb Certified Engineer (LCE) certification within 12-18 months of employment. Training is provided.
Ready to Join Us? Apply today to become part of a passionate, high-performing team where your work truly makes an impact.
For more information, contact us at
[email protected].
