Astreya Partners

Server Operations Engineer II

Astreya Partners$66K — $104K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Solid knowledge of Linux for administration and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with server hardware components and their interactions
  • Experience with out-of-band management tools like IPMI
  • Basic understanding of networking fundamentals
  • Ability to read and execute Shell/Bash scripts; familiarity with Python is a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in data center environments with a focus on hardware troubleshooting

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage daily break-fix and OS installation tickets
  • Perform automated OS deployments and server onboarding via PXE boot
  • Troubleshoot hardware, OS, and basic network issues remotely
  • Coordinate with vendors and technicians for hardware failure resolutions
  • Maintain accurate documentation in asset management and ticketing systems
  • Verify asset inventory data for accuracy
  • Submit and track media destruction requests
  • Escalate complex issues to senior operators and assist in documentation
  • Participate in on-call rotations

Benefits

  • Work environment in a data center or office with a focus on hardware
  • Opportunities for skills development in Linux and hardware management
  • Experience with large-scale deployment environments
Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing
  • Monitor and work through a daily queue of break-fix and OS installation tickets, prioritizing by SLA and handling them first-in, first-out
  • Perform OS deployments and server onboarding, including automated installations via PXE boot
  • Remotely troubleshoot hardware, OS, and basic network issues using out-of-band tools like IPMI
  • Coordinate with vendors and on-site field technicians to resolve hardware failures, including part swaps and RMA submissions
  • Maintain accurate records in asset management, ticketing systems, and rack elevation documentation
  • Collect and verify asset inventory data for accuracy and compliance
  • Submit and track media destruction requests
  • Escalate complex or unresolved issues to senior SOEs and assist with triage documentation
  • Support policies, procedures, and operational documentation as needed
  • Participate in on-call rotation

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Solid working knowledge of Linux, including command-line navigation, basic administration, and hardware fault diagnosis
  • Familiarity with server hardware components: CPUs, RAM, drives, NICs, RAID configurations, and how they interact
  • Experience with out-of-band/lights-out management tools (IPMI, iDRAC, HP iLO)
  • Basic networking fundamentals MAC addresses, subnets, TCP/IP, routing tables
  • Ability to read and execute Shell/Bash scripts; Python familiarity is a plus
  • Strong communicator clear, concise written and verbal English
  • Comfortable handling multiple tickets and shifting priorities without losing track of details
  • Data center hands-on experience especially with physical hardware troubleshooting, not just cable management

Preferred
  • Experience with large-scale or remote OS deployments (PXE boot)
  • Familiarity with vendor hardware from Supermicro, Dell EMC, HPE, Quanta, or Cisco UCS
  • Exposure to asset management or inventory tracking tools
  • Any scripting or automation experience (Python, Bash)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role may involve prolonged periods of sitting or standing, movement within a data center or office environment, and repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse. You'll need to be able to communicate effectively and work at a computer for extended periods. Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Salary Range
$31.79 - $50.19 USD (Hourly)
  • Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
  • Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

About Astreya Partners

Astreya Partners is a global IT solutions provider that specializes in providing IT services to some of the world's largest and most innovative companies. The company offers a wide range of services, including IT consulting, managed services, and staffing solutions. Astreya Partners has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to helping its clients stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of technology. The company has a global presence, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Astreya Partners
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2001

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