Associate Data Center Hardware Engineer — On-Site Tech

LinkedIn; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkedIn in Manassas, VA is seeking an Associate Data Center Hardware Engineer. This on-site, full-time role ensures the reliability and performance of LinkedIn's global infrastructure through hands-on break‑fix work, hardware replacements, and basic Linux/IPMI troubleshooting across server platforms.

You will mentor contracted technicians, coordinate with vendors, monitor Jira tickets, and participate in an on‑call rotation to support data center operations worldwide, reporting to data center

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a Data Center Engineering Role
• 1+ years of Linux troubleshooting experience
• 1+ years of server hardware troubleshooting experience
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 2+ years in a Data Center Engineering Role
• 2+ years Linux troubleshooting experience.
• 2+ years server hardware troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform break‑fix repairs, including replacing drives, DIMMs, fans, power supplies, and other server components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated issues from contracted technicians and escalate as needed.
• Install new SSDs and NVMe’s into existing servers.
• Conduct basic Linux OS and IPMI troubleshooting across server platforms.
• Assist engineers with troubleshooting autobuild (Linux Kickstart) failures.
• Diagnose and resolve physical-layer network connectivity issues.
• Execute hardware installations and repairs beyond planned quarterly growth projects.
• Monitor Jira ticket queue and ensure proper handling by contracted technicians.
• Onboard and train new contracted data center technicians.
• Serve as a technical mentor for contracted technicians.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support global data center operations.

Skills

Hardware Deployment & Installation

Project Management

Ticketing Systems

Linux/Unix

Server and Network Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

LinkedIn in Manassas, VA is seeking an Associate Data Center Hardware Engineer. This on-site, full-time role ensures the reliability and performance of LinkedIn's global infrastructure through hands-on break‑fix work, hardware replacements, and basic Linux/IPMI troubleshooting across server platforms.

You will mentor contracted technicians, coordinate with vendors, monitor Jira tickets, and participate in an on‑call rotation to support data center operations worldwide, reporting to data center