Hardware Systems Engineer

Our client is committed to high standards and innovation, and their hardware is no exception. They rigorously test our hardware devices, which requires a combination of software, and various test hardware running on racks. As a Hardware Systems Engineer at one of their data centers, you will provide higher level support for our physical hardware infrastructure and maintain their data centers and their racks, driving chronic issues towards timely resolution. You will be responsible for configuring, overseeing, maintaining, and upgrading servers and networks within the data center. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of network hardware and software.

Qualifications

You Will:

● Architect, deploy, and maintain core infrastructure components including Linux/Windows/MacOS systems, DNS, DHCP, network switches, and power systems on hardware lab server racks.

● Ensure the storage infrastructure supports all operational needs without becoming a bottleneck

● Develop and contribute to automation solutions for infrastructure configurations, host imaging, firmware/security updates, license installations, and more

● Develop system and network health monitoring

● Debug ambiguous failures in infrastructure and bring them to resolution with fellow engineers

● Work alongside Network Engineers to configure and manage network connections for on-premise servers in different locales

● Establishing and following processes to manage downtimes around planned and unplanned infrastructure outages.

● Support their Bay Area and Toronto office data centers in-person and remotely

● Create and update documentation for disaster recovery and other vital operating procedures

You have:

● 5-8 years of industry experience as a Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role A strong desire to automate tasks and lead efforts for scheduled downtime and maintenance

● Familiarity with Linux, Windows, MacOS

● A functional understanding of network routing, DHCP configurations, and other foundational networking concepts

● Experience with Configuration management and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Salt.

● Proficiency with shell scripting or equivalent (bash, powershell, etc)

● Experience with bare metal provisioning and imaging systems such as MaaS, Foreman, Kickstart, or FAI.

● Familiarity/Experience with working with Dell servers

● Familiarity with Out-Of-Band (OOB) management tools (iLO, iDRAC, IPMI, etc)

● Familiarity with Version Control Systems (VCS) like git and services like GitHub.

● Independent, self starter with a problem-solving aptitude and excellent communication skills.

Even Better:

● Programming skills in Python, Ruby, or a language of your choice

● Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or BuildKite

● Experience with Netbox or other DCIM tools

● Experience with AWS services like Fleet Manager, S3, and EC2