Job Title: Network Operations (Infrastructure & Lab) Systems Engineer
Location: Albany (NY) - Monday to Friday, Must be Onsite***
Experience: 10+ yrs
Work type: W2 only
About PETADATA
At PETADATA, we harness the power of advanced data infrastructure, cloud technologies, and intelligent systems to drive innovation and enable smarter decisions across industries. We are seeking a hands-on, technically curious, and detail-oriented Infrastructure & Lab Systems Engineer to support our engineering operations and maintain mission-critical lab and network environments.
Position Summary
This role will be responsible for the performance, availability, and automation of computing and network infrastructure across engineering labs. The ideal candidate is a proactive technologist with a passion for troubleshooting, systems optimization, and hands-on lab maintenance.
Note:
This is a 100% onsite role in our Albany, NY (Onsite Only). Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available.
Key Responsibilities:
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Own and maintain engineering lab environments, including demos, dev/test systems, and customer simulations.
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Manage physical setup and reconfiguration of lab equipment (servers, simulators, cabling, and low-voltage wiring).
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Implement and manage local area networks and related monitoring tools.
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Support complete lifecycle engineering from design to implementation and maintenance.
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Configure secure, high-performance networks and remote access solutions.
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Plan, scale, and manage VMware vSphere/ESXi installations and virtual environments.
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Install, configure, and maintain third-party and internal testing equipment.
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Maintain lab inventory and oversee equipment procurement and planning.
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Perform server maintenance, SAN configuration, and network VLAN adjustments.
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Develop or revise automation scripts in Bash, PowerShell, or Groovy.
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Troubleshoot system and network issues across Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms.
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Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in tools, design, and processes to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
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Participate in team planning and daily operations meetings.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
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Minimum of 8+ years of relevant hands-on experience.
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Strong multitasking ability with a self-starting, organized, and results-driven attitude.
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Proficient in hardware/software/network troubleshooting.
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Knowledge of networking protocols and technologies (Layer 2-4, TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT, etc.).
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Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Nagios, SolarWinds, ElastiFlow).
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Familiarity with networking hardware (10G/25G/40G/100G) and Cisco IOS/NX-OS.
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Comfortable working with Unix/Linux distributions (CentOS, Ubuntu, SuSE) and Apple macOS.
Preferred Qualifications:
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VMware Certified Professional or experience with ESXi 7+, vCenter, and virtual networking.
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Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Linux+.
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Familiarity with SAN/NAS storage systems (TrueNAS, iSCSI, QSAN, Nfina).
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Experience with visualization and logging tools (Grafana, Kibana, Splunk).
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Scripting knowledge (Groovy, Bash, PowerShell, Python, or Ruby).
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Understanding of Agile development workflows and DevOps principles
Why Join PETADATA?
At PETADATA, we offer more than just a job - we provide an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team, working on exciting technologies in a collaborative, hands-on environment. Your work will directly contribute to the success of projects that shape the future of data and infrastructure innovation.
Note:
Candidates required to attend Phone/Video Call / In person interviews and after Selection of candidate (He/She) should go through all background checks on Education and Experience.
Please email your resume to:
After carefully reviewing your experience and skills one of our HR team members will contact you on the next step
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