Data Center / Lab Infrastructure Engineer

Hiring Contract Infrastructure Engineer Jr

Location Milpitas, CA

Onsite

Role

• Skilled Data Center / Lab Infrastructure Engineer with 2 4 years of hands-on experience in managing large-scale lab environments, network infrastructure, and server deployments.
• The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in hardware setup, network troubleshooting (L1 L3), virtualization, and lab operations support.
• This role requires a proactive professional capable of ensuring high availability, efficient operations, and seamless support for engineering and testing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rack-and-stack, cabling, and physical setup of servers, network devices, and lab infrastructure
• Configure and deploy server hardware, operating systems, and virtualization platforms
• Support lab buildouts, testbed deployments, and environment readiness for engineering teams
• Troubleshoot network and connectivity issues (Layer 1 3) and ensure minimal downtime
• Monitor and maintain data center infrastructure health and performance
• Work on network devices for configuration, bring-up, and troubleshooting
• Manage inventory of hardware, spare parts, and lifecycle processes
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to internal teams
• Develop and maintain SOPs, technical documentation, and knowledge base articles
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of projects
• Train and guide junior engineers on operational procedures and best practices
• Conduct routine audits, inspections, and compliance checks of lab environments

What We Are Looking For:

Required Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Data Center Operations and Infrastructure Management
• Hands-on experience with:
• Server configuration and hardware troubleshooting
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, switching, routing)
• Layer 1 3 troubleshooting
• Experience with Cisco networking devices (Nexus, etc.)
• Knowledge of Virtualization technologies and VM deployment
• Familiarity with Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Windows environments
• Experience with hardware assembly, OS installation, and system provisioning
• Exposure to tools/platforms like:
• Kubernetes / OpenShift / NSO (preferred exposure level acceptable)

Nice to Have

• Certifications like Cisco (CCNA/CCNP) or equivalent
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise lab environments
• Exposure to Python scripting