LabOps Engineer: Automate Lab Workflows & Networks

Charterhouse Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech innovation company in Dubai seeks a skilled LabOps Engineer to manage network switches and lab infrastructure. Responsibilities include setting up hardware, maintaining network infrastructure, and streamlining lab workflows through automation. Ideal candidates should have experience with network hardware, Linux scripting, and lab automation tools. Relevant certifications are preferred, along with strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in lab automation and improving lab efficiency.
• Ability to work safely with physical equipment.
• Coordination abilities within a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fleet of network switches and lab infrastructure.
• Set up, cable, and power lab hardware, and perform functional checks.
• Maintain and improve the lab's network infrastructure.
• Document asset inventories and cabling diagrams.
• Take ownership of streamlining lab workflows through automation.

Skills

Hands-on experience with network hardware

Basic understanding of Ethernet/IP networking

Familiarity with Linux for scripting

Strong documentation skills

Excellent communication abilities

Education

Relevant certifications (CompTIA Network+, Linux+, Cisco, Juniper)

Tools

NetBox

Opengear

KVM-over-IP

Ansible

Python

Job description

A tech innovation company in Dubai seeks a skilled LabOps Engineer to manage network switches and lab infrastructure. Responsibilities include setting up hardware, maintaining network infrastructure, and streamlining lab workflows through automation. Ideal candidates should have experience with network hardware, Linux scripting, and lab automation tools. Relevant certifications are preferred, along with strong communication and documentation skills.