Data Center Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-10
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Unix/Linux, Hardware Engineer, IT Infrastructure
Title
Data Center Engineer
Rate$45/hour
LocationSparks, NV
Duration12+ Month Contract
Top Skills Details- Data center technology or large engineering labs.
- Rack Builds and testing hardware for rack &r oll
- Proficiency in DCIM (Nautobot, etc.) and scripting (shell, Python, Ansible).
- Working knowledge of protocols/services like TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, SSL, etc.
- Experience with Linux commands for troubleshooting and isolating issues.
- Hands‑on experience with PCBs, GPUs, and system deployments.
- Outstanding communication, both written and verbal.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and a collaborative spirit.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams, including system architects, hardware/software engineers, QA, and more, to craft, develop, debug, and release next‑generation products.
- Manage and maintain a high‑performing Compute Farm of builders, packagers, testers, and core infrastructure.
- Ensure availability targets are consistently met and lead system recovery efforts.
- Support hardware and software teams with hardware and software issues.
- Gather critical metrics and build Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) documentation.
- Problem solve Linux, hardware, and infrastructure issues alongside engineers and platform operations teams.
- Implement efficiency improvements to improve availability, throughput, and test accuracy while meeting SLAs and important metrics.
Data center, Rack and stack, Cabling, Hardware troubleshooting, Infrastructure, Linux, Racking, testing quality assurance, Cable, Hardware, Troubleshooting, Data center maintenance
AdditionalSkills & Qualifications
- Experience managing HPC clusters using tools like BCM and Slurm.
- Strong experience in Linux administration, with an understanding of dense datacenter design, including compute, storage, and networking.
- Knowledge of DC infrastructure with an emphasis on liquid cooling.
- Mechanically inclined and comfortable with tools and physical tasks.
This is a Contract position based out of Sparks, NV.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long‑term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Sparks,NV.
Final date to receive applicationsThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2026.
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