Data Center Lab Engineer - Linux & Virtualization

Beacon Hill; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Technologies in the United States is seeking a motivated Lab Technician to support day-to-day data center operations, configuration, and troubleshooting. This hands-on role suits someone with a foundation in system administration and a proactive approach.

You will perform server management tasks, rack and stack, Linux OS installations and configuration, and work with virtualization platforms. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in data center operations.
• Linux OS installations and configuration.
• Server configuration and VLAN networking.
• Experience with virtualization technologies.
• Rack and stack procedures and data center cabling standards.
• Troubleshooting using logs, UIs, and monitoring tools.
• Detail-oriented with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform server management tasks including support and break/fix activities.
• Support deployment and troubleshooting with risk mitigation.
• Configure servers, rack/stack operations, and cabling setup and validation.
• Analyze system logs and dashboards to resolve alerts and incidents.
• Execute bash scripts and automated tests to validate hardware and network connections.
• Provide cross-system support across networking and virtualization layers.

Skills

Linux system administration

Server configuration

Networking/VLAN

Virtualization

Rack and stack

Scripting (Bash)

Ruby

Python

Education

Certifications relevant

Tools

Proxmox

VMware ESXi

Job description

Beacon Hill Technologies in the United States is seeking a motivated Lab Technician to support day-to-day data center operations, configuration, and troubleshooting. This hands-on role suits someone with a foundation in system administration and a proactive approach.

You will perform server management tasks, rack and stack, Linux OS installations and configuration, and work with virtualization platforms. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.