Data Center Engineer

About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients. Job Description: What you’ll be doing: 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/Windows, 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. What We Need to See: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering/Technical Major (or equivalent experience). 5+ years with data center technology or large engineering labs. Proficiency in DCIM (Nautobot, etc.) and scripting (shell, Python, Ansible). Working knowledge of protocols/services like TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, SSL, etc. Experience with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems. Hands‑on experience with PCBs, GPUs, and system deployments. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Strong problem‑solving skills and a collaborative spirit. Ways to stand out from the crowd: Experience managing HPC clusters using tools like BCM and Slurm. Relevant certifications such as CCNA or equivalent. Strong background in Windows and 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. Data Center Operations, Linux/Windows Administration, Python/Shell/Ansible Scripting, DCIM , Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, SSL), GPU & Server Hardware Support, HPC (Slurm/BCM) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. This job application process may use AI-powered tools to assist in screening and evaluating applications based on objective, job-related qualifications. AI is used solely to support the recruitment process and all final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruitment team. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr VLink Inc