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Server Operations Engineer

Job in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listing for: Hamilton Barnes ?
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, IT Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

As a Server Operations Engineer
, you will be responsible for provisioning, onboarding, and maintaining large-scale server infrastructure across remote data center environments. You will play a key role in ensuring hardware reliability, OS stability, and lifecycle integrity within a hyperscale operational framework.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and track server and rack provisioning activities, including OS deployment and configuration
  • Execute large-scale server onboarding and service provisioning in remote environments
  • Perform remote configuration and infrastructure changes as required
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
  • Conduct daily monitoring of server infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot hardware alerts, OS-level issues, and basic network problems
  • Coordinate repair activities and work closely with vendors and field technicians
  • Diagnose hardware failures and manage part replacements and RMAs
  • Escalate complex or unresolved issues to senior Server Operations Engineers
Lifecycle & Asset Management
  • Manage full server lifecycle processes, including commissioning, upgrades, configuration changes, decommissioning, and recycling coordination
  • Maintain accurate records in asset management, ticketing, and configuration systems
  • Collect and verify asset data to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy
  • Submit and track media destruction requests and ensure documentation compliance
Networking & Systems Support
  • Perform basic server networking configuration and troubleshooting (MAC, Subnet, TCP/IP)
  • Utilize out-of-band management tools for remote diagnostics and recovery
  • Execute basic Shell/Bash scripts as part of operational tasks
Operational Excellence
  • Participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical infrastructure
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of operational procedures and documentation
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within server operations
Required Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline — or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience working with Linux systems and diagnosing hardware issues via remote management tools
  • Strong understanding of server operations, infrastructure interdependencies, and lifecycle management
  • Working knowledge of out-of-band management tools (e.g., IPMI, NCSI)
  • Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills across hardware, OS, and basic network layers
  • Foundational networking knowledge (MAC addressing, Subnets, TCP/IP)
  • Ability to read, understand, and execute basic Shell/Bash scripts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in mission-critical environments
  • Proactive, accountable, and detail-oriented approach
  • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within global teams
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with large-scale or remote OS deployments (e.g., PXE boot environments)
  • Familiarity with asset tracking and inventory management systems
  • Exposure to time and project management frameworks
  • Scripting or automation knowledge (Python, Bash, or similar)

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your financial security, wellbeing, and long-term career growth within a world-class hyperscale environment.

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Competitive employer-sponsored benefits programs
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Critical Hospital Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated; up to 120 hours annually)
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • All statutory leaves and additional paid time off in accordance with state and federal law
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