Cisco

Lab Engineer, Lab Operations

Cisco • $106K — $135K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or Master's degree with relevant experience.
  • 2+ years in a Lab or Data Center as a Systems Admin, Engineer, or Lab Engineer.
  • Experience with Linux distributions including RHEL/Ubuntu and Windows.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols such as NFS, TFTP, FTP, and SSH.
  • Familiarity with LAN switching and VLAN configuration.

Responsibilities

  • Manage physical deployments and install server hardware for GPU clusters.
  • Organize structured network cabling for optimal operational efficiency.
  • Monitor data center environmental conditions to prevent hardware issues.
  • Track critical equipment inventory and support maintenance efficacy.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies.
  • Collaborative environment with dynamic Agile teams.
  • Access to cross-functional teams and projects with global clients.
  • Growth potential in a role focused on innovative problem-solving.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 10/01/2026Meet the Team

Cisco Validated Infrastructure Services (CVIS) establishes and proves the performance of large AI clusters before they are handed over to customers. We deploy each cluster, validate it against performance baselines, and deliver the evidence that it is ready for service.

The platform behind that work is full-stack. It combines workflow and API services, network and infrastructure automation, and the UI used to run validation across labs and customer environments.

Your Impact

As a Lab Engineer you will provide technical expertise and support for Linux, Windows, and Virtual environments operating in advanced engineering labs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in systems administration, basic networking, and virtualization, coupled with an innovative mindset and passion for solving complex problems. This position involves collaborating within a dynamic, Agile-driven team to deliver high-quality results while maintaining lab environments that are safe, compliant, and aligned with Cisco standards. Some of the core responsibilities include:

  • GPU/CPU Cluster and Rack Management: Execute physical deployments and install server hardware for high-performance GPU cluster. Organize racks and structured network cabling to support reliable, efficient operations.
  • Environmental Monitoring: Monitor power consumption, cooling performance, and thermal conditions in data center and lab environments. Identify issues that could cause hardware throttling during intensive AI model training.
  • Hardware Inventory and Logistics: Track critical equipment and maintain inventory of hardware, optical transceivers, network cabling, and spare components to support timely maintenance and minimize cluster downtime.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors + 2 years of related experience, or Masters + 0 years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience.
  • 2 + years of experience working within a Lab environment or Datacenter environment as a Systems Admin, Systems Engineer or Lab Engineer.
  • Experience working with Linux or other Linux based operating systems such as RHEL/Ubuntu and Windows operating systems.
  • Working experience with auto-mounters and communication protocols: NFS, TFTP, FTP, SSH, SCP, DNS, LISP, NIS+. TCP/IP, subnetting, routing protocols, Ethernet media.
  • Experience with LAN switching and configuration of VLAN's and Spanning Tree Protocol.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Cisco certification: CCNA or CCNP, CCIE certification considered a plus.
  • Proficient understanding of Active Directory (AD) and the capability to diagnose issues with Linux AD integrations using Vintela.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills to work across multiple GLS teams, with local clients and leaders, and with partner organizations (Cisco IT, WPR, Security & Trust Org (STO), etc.)
  • Knowledge of KVM, Openstack, Docker and ESXi.
  • Knowledge of scripting and web services: Python, Bash Shell, Apache, NGINX
  • Knowledge of networking monitoring tools: Nagios, Zabbix, Wireshark


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