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BrowserStack · 5 hours ago

Data Centre Engineer

Ashburn, Virginia (Work from Office)

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

2+ years exp

BrowserStack is the world's leading software testing platform powering over two million tests every day across 22 global data centers. The role of Data Centre Engineer involves supporting the day-to-day operations of datacenter infrastructure, ensuring its reliability and performance, while collaborating with a global team to maintain and troubleshoot equipment.

AndroidAppsiOS

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in the maintenance and support of datacenter infrastructure, including servers, NAS systems, networking devices, Wifi AP's and power distribution units (PDUs)

Collaborate with senior engineers to deploy new hardware and software in the datacenter environment, ensuring proper installation, configuration, and testing

Perform routine equipment inspections and daily maintenance tasks to identify and resolve potential issues before they impact operations

Inventory management - asset tag equipment and keep track of repairs

Monitor datacenter performance metrics, including temperature, power consumption, and network connectivity, and promptly escalate any anomalies or alarms to the appropriate teams

Assist in troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues, working closely with global, cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution and minimal downtime

Contribute to the improvement of operational procedures and documentation, maintaining accurate records of system configurations, changes, and incident reports

Collaborate with vendors and service providers to coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance activities

Support datacenter security protocols, including physical access control, monitoring, and incident response procedures

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to datacenter operations, and actively contribute to continuous learning and professional development

Qualification

Datacenter infrastructureLinuxNetworking devicesScriptingVirtualization technologiesBasic network protocolsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

2 to 3 years experience in an IT support role

Strong understanding of datacenter infrastructure components, including servers, storage systems, networking devices, and PDUs

Proficiency in Linux and Mac OSx operating systems, including command-line interfaces and system administration tasks

Basic knowledge of network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and switching

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues effectively

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Proactive, with a strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment

English - Business level

You must have the right to work and reside in the US

Preferred

Experience with android and iOS a big plus (This can be taught to the right candidate)

Scripting in Bash, Ansible or similar would be advantageous

Prior use of Jira, Confluence and Google workspace is desirable

Familiarity with datacenter operations best practices, such as equipment installation, cabling, power distribution, cooling, and environmental monitoring is nice to have, but can be taught

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) desirable

Some experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Proxmox) and server hardware (e.g., Dell, HP) desirable but not required