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Job Title: Server Infrastructure Engineer
Work Location: Dearborn, MI (4 days onsite)
Duration :: Long Term Contract

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced Server Infrastructure Engineer to join our global IT team. This role requires strong technical expertise in server hardware, out-of-band management, firmware operations, and infrastructure design. The ideal candidate will operate with a high degree of independence, take ownership of complex technical initiatives, provide guidance to peers, and contribute meaningfully to architecture-level discussions and decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Support & Troubleshooting

Provide Global L3 hardware support and conduct in-depth root cause forensic analysis for complex server issues
Serve as a subject matter resource for out-of-band (OOB) management, such as HPE iLO, HPE OneView, HPE COM, Dell iDRAC, and Dell OpenManage Enterprise
Serve as a SME for different server makes and models, e.g., HPE, Dell, and Lenovo
Independently resolve complex, cross-system technical issues with minimal oversight

Automation & Firmware Management

Lead scripting initiatives and develop automated server configurations to streamline operations
API-Driven Management: Design and maintain scripts using the Redfish API to automate server discovery, configuration profiles, BIOS updates, and firmware lifecycles
Strong proficiency in automation using Python, PowerShell, or Ansible, with proven experience querying and commanding infrastructure via REST APIs
Guide application owners in automating application testing and certification processes
Own firmware update methodologies and firmware version management for assigned segments of the global server fleet
Identify opportunities to improve automation coverage and firmware management practices across the team

Systems Engineering & Testing

Deliver robust server designs and lead FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) testing efforts
Manage server and component testing, including planning, execution, and results analysis
Lead hardware-related projects such as trusted SSL certificate deployment across the fleet and MFA initiatives
Identify and troubleshoot systemic hardware issues, recommending long-term solutions

Documentation & Standards

Create and maintain comprehensive standards documentation and user documentation for OOB management
Establish best practices and contribute to team-wide technical standards
Review and improve existing documentation for accuracy and completeness

Infrastructure Design & Engineering

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise servers and general-purpose hybrid/cloud systems for optimal business operations
Research, design, and implement infrastructure solutions for internal customer needs, such as containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, and on-demand scaling
Design and configure secure virtualized environments aligned with enterprise architecture blueprints, including virtual machines, virtual networks, and distributed storage systems (SAN, HDFS, SSD, etc.)
Contribute technical input into enterprise architecture blueprints and roadmaps based on hands-on engineering experience

Monitoring, Capacity Planning & Optimization

Engineer and refine monitoring solutions, leveraging Dynatrace and Netcool for observability, monitoring, and alerting to ensure systems are configured correctly, run efficiently, and remain secure against potential threats
Monitor and analyze resource utilization (CPU, memory, storage, network traffic) using Dynatrace, Netcool and other tools to ensure effective utilization and prevent runaway costs
Configure and maintain Dynatrace dashboards to monitor and alert on hardware firmware versions and drift from current supported versions
Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks; lead capacity planning efforts based on usage trends and Dynatrace analytics

Team Development & Leadership

Mentor and guide the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to team's learning

Experience Required:

Engineer 2 Exp.: Practitioner: Experience: 10+ years of experience in server infrastructure, systems engineering, or related IT roles, with a minimum of 5 years working at an enterprise level.
Education: Associate's degree or equivalent work experience.
Hardware Expertise: In-depth knowledge of x86 server hardware, specifically CPU architecture, bus architecture, and expansion cards.
Server Management: Expert-level knowledge of out-of-band (OOB) server management systems (e.g., iLO, DRAC) and hardware management systems (e.g., HPE OneView, HPE COM, OpenManage Enterprise).
OS & Networking: Extensive experience with Windows and Linux server operating systems; strong knowledge of TCP/IP, including DNS, DHCP, broadcast domains, and routing protocols.
Automation & DevOps: Proficient scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar); experience with CI/CD development, automated server builds, and REST API integrations.
Systems Engineering: Solid experience with FMEA methodology, firmware lifecycle management, and hardware testing/certification.
Virtualization & Storage: Working knowledge of virtualization technologies, distributed storage systems (SAN, HDFS, SSD), and containerization.
Monitoring: Hands-on experience with enterprise monitoring systems such as Dynatrace and Netcool.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects independently and mentor team members.
Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, with ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

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Dice Id: 91135807
Position Id: 9026134
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Server Infrastructure Engineer

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NOT A C2C OR REFERRAL OPPORTUNITY We are seeking an experienced Server Infrastructure Engineer to join our global IT team. This role requires strong technical expertise in server hardware, out-of-band management, firmware operations, and infrastructure design. The ideal candidate will operate with a high degree of independence, take ownership of complex technical initiatives, provide guidance to peers, and contribute meaningfully to architecture-level discussions and decisions. Key Responsibili

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