Linux Engineer ll - Consultancy
- €100k Base Salary
- San Jose, California, United States
- Permanent
- 100000
- Enterprise
Are you looking for a new opportunity?
Join a globally recognised hyperscale cloud provider operating large-scale, mission-critical data centre environments that support millions of users worldwide. Built on innovation, automation, and operational excellence, the organisation offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure that powers the modern digital economy.
As a Server Operations Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for provisioning, onboarding, and maintaining large-scale server infrastructure across remote data centre environments. The role focuses on ensuring hardware reliability, operating system stability, and infrastructure lifecycle management within a highly automated hyperscale environment.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Server Provisioning & Deployment
- 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 Skills/Qualifications:
- 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
Desirable Skills:
- 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)
Benefits:
- We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your financial security, wellbeing, and long-term career growth within a world-class hyperscale environment.
- Financial & Retirement
- 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
Salary:
- €100k Base Salary