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Insight Global · 5 hours ago

Data Center Systems Engineer

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$85/hr - $90/hr
date5+ years exp

Insight Global is seeking a talented Data Center Systems Engineer to support one of their largest Bay Area tech clients. The role involves providing robust test environments for developers, ensuring high system availability, and collaborating closely with infrastructure teams to maintain mission-critical platforms.

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Responsibilities

Provide and maintain test-beds for developers to validate software on various hardware prior to release
Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers; install, maintain, and harden Windows/Linux platforms; apply creative problem solving to complex issues
Troubleshoot hardware/software to ensure uninterrupted operation of critical systems
Deploy test boards that run automated tests; triage and root‑cause issues related to test setup (non‑HW/SW faults)
Remove/redeploy boards on a cadence to apply software and/or hardware upgrades from board engineers

Qualification

Data center experienceLinux administrationWindows administrationScripting PythonScripting AnsibleTCP/IP knowledgeDCIM tools (Nautobot)SCMs GitSCMs PerforcePCBsGPUs experienceSQL queries (MySQL)Problem solving

Required

5+ years in data centers or large engineering labs
Willingness and ability to work 2pm–11pm and travel across Santa Clara data centers
Familiarity with SCMs (Git, Perforce)
Proficiency with DCIM tools (e.g., Nautobot) and scripting (shell, Python, Ansible)
Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, SSL, and related protocols/services
Proficient with Linux and Windows administration
Hands-on experience with PCBs, GPUs, and system deployments

Preferred

Knowledge of data center infrastructure, especially liquid cooling
Lab/Data Center procurement experience
Experience handling PDUs and power distribution in lab environments
System administrator-level experience (Unix/Windows) and scripting to automate workflows (bash/Python)
Basic Git/Perforce operations (checkout, edit, check-in of scripts)
Ability to write SQL queries against MySQL databases

Company

Insight Global

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Insight Global provides top talent and staffing solutions that help job seekers find careers in healthcare, finance, IT, and government.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://insightglobal.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Insight Global has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2010-07-01Acquired

Leadership Team

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Jared Streppa
President Of Company’s Technology Division
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